Population 9,871 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clayton
Household size in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.40 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Clayton is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.82, even as the national average fell. No other Delaware city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Clayton is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in Delaware overall, where the median age is 43.0. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Clayton: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Clayton
Renters in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 8.6% of households in Clayton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 23.2% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only three of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Clayton than nationally: 7.5%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
Clayton has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,049 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,124 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,169 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,474 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$425 | +$477 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Clayton costs $1,474 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $425 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Clayton
Bachelor's degrees in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Clayton than nationally: 26.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.3% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Clayton is close to the national rate: 89.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Delaware as a whole (91.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clayton runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Clayton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | 3.22 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 1999 | $1,474 | 26.6% | 89.9% | 4.4% |
| Kenton | 2.76 | 39.0 | 9.6% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 2000 | $1,385 | 18.6% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
| Smyrna | 2.85 | 38.1 | 16.4% | 17.6% | 9.0% | 1998 | $1,503 | 25.6% | 92.4% | 4.9% |
| Seeneytown | 3.20 | 40.3 | 7.8% | 33.7% | 20.8% | 1985 | $1,186 | 18.4% | 80.4% | 16.5% |
| Smyrna Landing | 3.34 | 38.9 | 18.4% | 20.2% | 4.5% | 1985 | $1,156 | 11.9% | 80.7% | 11.2% |
| Eberton | 2.68 | 50.2 | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2012 | $1,554 | 26.2% | 95.4% | 0.0% |
| Cheswold | 2.76 | 44.0 | 19.1% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 2005 | $933 | 21.2% | 85.9% | 6.0% |
| Downs Chapel | 2.85 | 38.1 | 10.5% | 20.3% | 5.9% | 1995 | $1,327 | 15.7% | 87.8% | 8.3% |
| Peacock Corners | 2.55 | 37.8 | 22.2% | 31.1% | 9.4% | 1986 | $1,221 | 9.2% | 94.0% | 5.0% |
| Point Breeze | 2.96 | 45.6 | 10.3% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 1992 | $1,076 | 25.7% | 96.7% | 1.9% |
| Golts | 2.18 | 55.4 | 5.5% | 26.3% | 16.7% | 1973 | $1,198 | 21.4% | 74.6% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Clayton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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