Population 6,396 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clayton
Household size in Clayton
| Period | Clayton | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Clayton are small: just 2.24 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only 13 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.1, Clayton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.1, in line with the national trend. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are older.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Clayton than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in Clayton rent their homes (24.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About six in ten owners (59.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 29.1% of the housing in Clayton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only six of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Clayton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1991, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west 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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $666 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $761 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $779 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $977 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Clayton pays $977 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Clayton: 25.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Clayton never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clayton has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 | 2.24 | 47.1 | 10.3% | 24.9% | 29.1% | 1991 | $977 | 25.6% | 87.2% | 2.0% |
| Wiley | 2.19 | 44.0 | 11.6% | 22.6% | 19.7% | 1990 | $1,107 | 24.9% | 89.2% | 0.5% |
| Tiger | 2.44 | 49.8 | 7.3% | 27.9% | 24.3% | 1988 | $1,301 | 28.2% | 90.2% | 1.2% |
| Mountain City | 2.39 | 44.4 | 6.4% | 20.7% | 30.0% | 1981 | $1,046 | 31.9% | 89.9% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 2.21 | 55.5 | 9.7% | 17.9% | 40.7% | 1987 | $928 | 33.3% | 86.8% | 3.3% |
| Rabun Gap | 2.20 | 46.3 | 8.6% | 23.2% | 34.8% | 1982 | $1,021 | 33.4% | 89.9% | 2.9% |
| Lakemont | 2.10 | 53.6 | 3.9% | 11.4% | 43.0% | 1990 | $950 | 38.7% | 94.8% | 1.7% |
| Persimmon | 2.27 | 57.5 | 9.0% | 19.1% | 42.4% | 1990 | $1,010 | 32.3% | 86.6% | 2.4% |
| Dillard | 2.06 | 48.8 | 10.6% | 25.0% | 44.0% | 1983 | $1,020 | 35.6% | 92.4% | 2.8% |
| Sky Valley | 2.02 | 49.3 | 8.4% | 30.6% | 52.4% | 1989 | $1,215 | 45.9% | 94.9% | 1.9% |
| Tallulah Falls | 2.29 | 49.4 | 4.3% | 12.4% | 42.0% | 1988 | $896 | 38.6% | 93.7% | 1.2% |
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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