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Clayton, NC

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Clayton, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

29,320population

33median age

This community is a community of 29,320 with a median age of 33. The population is predominantly White (54.2%) with a significant Black community (27.6%). Median household income is $78,822. 95.6% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 62.7%, with a median home value of $329,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.2%15,886

Black

27.6%8,079

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%3,860

Two or More

2.4%711

Other

1.9%568

Asian

0.7%196

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%600

High School Diploma

19.9%3,735

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%894

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%2,672

Associate's Degree

13%2,433

Bachelor's Degree

27%5,053

Master's Degree

10%1,872

Professional Degree

2.5%460

Doctorate

0.9%175

HS or Higher

95.6%

BA or Higher

40.4%

Graduate+

13.4%

Housingi

$329,600median home value

$1,661median rent

62.7%homeownership

11,529total units

2.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 62.7%

Renter 37.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%149

$50K–$100K

1.3%92

$100K–$150K

3.1%221

$150K–$200K

4.7%332

$200K–$300K

29.2%2,061

$300K–$500K

49%3,456

$500K–$1M

9.7%682

$1M+

0.8%56

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

219

$750–$1,000

360

$1,000–$1,250

221

$1,250–$1,500

575

$1,500–$2,000

1,961

$2,000+

738

Year Built

2020 or later

4.1%477

2010–2019

32.6%3,753

2000–2009

34%3,916

1990–1999

13.7%1,575

1980–1989

5.3%611

1970–1979

2.8%325

1960–1969

3.1%360

1950–1959

1.4%157

1940–1949

1%120

1939 or earlier

2%235

Heating Fuel

Electricity

68.3%7,678

Utility Gas

27.6%3,098

Bottled/LP Gas

3%342

No Fuel

0.6%67

Fuel Oil

0.4%46

Solar

0.1%11

Household Economyi

$78,822median household income

$37,564per capita income

5.8%poverty rate

2.8%unemployment

16,510labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%328

$10K–$15K

0.7%74

$15K–$20K

3.4%378

$20K–$25K

1.9%219

$25K–$30K

4.8%536

$30K–$35K

3.9%439

$35K–$40K

1.4%160

$40K–$45K

1.6%183

$45K–$50K

5.4%603

$50K–$60K

8.1%915

$60K–$75K

12.1%1,357

$75K–$100K

15.3%1,719

$100K–$125K

12.5%1,405

$125K–$150K

7.8%878

$150K–$200K

12.4%1,392

$200K+

5.8%656

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

206

Residentsi

344

Avg. Tenant Renti

$498/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

72 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing43 homes92% occupied$471/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers94 homes93% occupied$586/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 836 homes98% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC34 homes98% occupied$437/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,822/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

84.5%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

13.1%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

1.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $63K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

80.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

71.4% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,3348%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

202

Philippines

118

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,913

Avg. Commutei

31.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,967

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,438(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92%Insured

8%Uninsured