Clayton

35.6507° N, 78.4564° W

FUN FACT ABOUT CLAYTON

In the early 1900s, Clayton was an agricultural hub for what three main crops: Cotton, watermelons and tobacco. In fact, during that time, Clayton was generally considered one of the richest towns in the world.

FUN THINGS TO DO IN CLAYTON

Clemmons Educational State Forest

Clayton River Walk

Bailey & Sarah Williamson Nature and Farm Reserve

Main Street Community Carden

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Overview for Clayton, NC

25,486 people live in Clayton, where the median age is 33.9 and the average individual income is $31,582. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,486

Total Population

33.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$31,582

Average individual Income

Around Clayton, NC

There's plenty to do around Clayton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

6
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
14
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Food Lion, Guacamole Tacos, and Aroma De Cuba.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.97 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.72 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.18 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 1.09 miles 12 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Dining · $$ 1.16 miles 6 reviews 4.8/5 stars
Active 0.73 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Clayton, NC

Clayton has 9,090 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Clayton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 25,486 people call Clayton home. The population density is 1,669.77 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,486

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.9

Median Age

48.81 / 51.19%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,090

Total Households

2.79

Average Household Size

$31,582

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Clayton, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Clayton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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