Demographics in Clayton, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

28,043

Male

13,613

48.5%

Female

14,430

51.5%

Median Age

32.7

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

60.2%

Black

27.1%

Hispanic

13.7%

Asian

0.5%

Two or More

6.5%

Other

5.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.5%

High School or Higher

38.5%

Foreign Born

9.4%

Veterans

5.7%

Married

40.4%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Clayton, NC has a population of 28,043 with a median age of 32.7. The racial makeup is 60.2% White, 13.7% Hispanic, 27.1% Black, 0.5% Asian. About 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.4%.