Population 10,016 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Claytown
Household size in Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.68 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.67 | 2.58 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.28 | 2.57 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.00 | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Claytown is a place of big households: 3.28 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Few Detroit neighborhoods have larger households: only three of 76.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.4 | 40.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.8 | 41.0 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 29.8, Claytown is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 29.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only four of Detroit's 76 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 11.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Claytown (16.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Detroit neighborhoods, though, Claytown has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Claytown
Renters in Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6% | 26.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 30.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.1% | 31.0% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.0% | 28.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Claytown than nationally: 40.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 86.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.6 points, 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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 11.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 10.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −17.7 pts | −3.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Claytown than nationally: 12.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 17.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1969 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Claytown is a place of older homes: half were built before 1940, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $751 | $952 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $1,005 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $769 | $1,123 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,052 | $1,373 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$300 | +$421 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Claytown costs $1,052 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $300 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Claytown
Bachelor's degrees in Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 27.8% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 28.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 31.1% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 34.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +6.7 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Claytown: 7.8% 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 2.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.9% | 87.7% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 88.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 45.1% | 89.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 90.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly half of adults in Claytown never finished high school, well above the national share: only 53.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Detroit neighborhood has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Claytown
| Period | Claytown | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.2% | 12.7% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 12.8% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.8 pts | −5.9 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Claytown runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 13.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Claytown compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claytown | 3.28 | 29.8 | 16.5% | 40.0% | 12.2% | 1940 | $1,052 | 7.8% | 53.4% | 7.5% |
| Michigan-Martin | 3.53 | 27.3 | 25.4% | 38.8% | 14.4% | 1939 | $1,235 | 7.6% | 49.1% | 13.7% |
| Midwest | 2.63 | 37.4 | 17.9% | 46.7% | 51.7% | 1939 | $1,024 | 6.8% | 74.8% | 22.9% |
| Tireman | 2.62 | 40.0 | 16.7% | 30.3% | 34.2% | 1939 | $990 | 10.8% | 76.2% | 7.0% |
| Springwells | 2.99 | 33.1 | 22.2% | 39.5% | 12.0% | 1938 | $929 | 6.6% | 59.0% | 13.2% |
| East Downtown Dearborn | 3.28 | 28.4 | 6.6% | 58.6% | 10.1% | 1949 | $1,235 | 18.7% | 74.8% | 5.7% |
| Aviation | 2.11 | 44.9 | 12.6% | 32.2% | 15.7% | 1949 | $1,296 | 24.3% | 89.6% | 9.3% |
| Southwest Detroit | 3.21 | 30.3 | 16.3% | 32.1% | 13.4% | 1938 | $912 | 11.6% | 58.9% | 10.6% |
| Core City | 2.40 | 43.1 | 15.9% | 58.5% | 17.2% | 1960 | $927 | 9.0% | 63.7% | 15.6% |
| Barton-McFarland | 2.58 | 38.7 | 18.2% | 43.4% | 23.3% | 1943 | $1,286 | 13.4% | 82.9% | 17.7% |
| Woodbridge | 2.06 | 35.4 | 8.7% | 71.8% | 10.0% | 1951 | $1,165 | 39.4% | 88.2% | 12.3% |
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 Claytown. 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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