Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton: town in North Carolina
About
Clayton is a town located in the county of Johnston in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,116. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,458 inhabitants.
The town was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population | 26,458 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Johnston County |
| Different from | Clayton |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.16% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.84% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6507,-78.4564 |
| Altitude | 341 feet / 104, 103 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 00:00:57 (23rd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 27520 |
| Population growth | 39.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Clayton is located at 35°39'3"N 78°27'23"W (35.6507100, -78.4563900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Clayton increased by 39.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,116 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,701 | 3.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,071 | 2.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,633 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,313 | 3.71% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,117 | 4.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,082 | 4.81% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,420 | 6.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,909 | 6.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,887 | 7.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,458 | 5.94% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,496 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,736 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,585 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,696 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 85.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 509 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
Clayton zip code is 27520.
County name: Johnston, County
fips: 37101
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $645,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,208 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,186 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,441 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,026 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,918 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,359 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 314,925 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 123,153 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,384 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $128,071 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $58,471 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 7.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,559 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 854 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 505 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,237 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,303 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,604.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.29 |
Best Things to Do in Clayton
1Clayton Community Park
Rating: 4.5 (674)
1075 Amelia Church Rd, Clayton, NC 27520, United States View details
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2East Clayton Community Park
Rating: 4.6 (417)
1774 Glen Laurel Rd, Clayton, NC 27527, United States View details
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3Municipal Park
Rating: 4.3 (181)
325 McCullers St, Clayton, NC 27520, United States View details
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4East Clayton Dog Park
Rating: 4.4 (162)
2027 Glen Laurel Rd, Clayton, NC 27527, United States View details
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5Legend Park
Rating: 4.1 (100)
550 City Rd, Clayton, NC 27520, United States View details
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Services and Civic Places in Clayton
1Clayton Utilities
Rating: 2 (20)
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520 View details
Phone: +19195535866 | Website available
2Town of Archer Lodge
Rating: 5 (2)
14094 Buffalo Rd, Clayton, NC 27527 View details
Phone: +19193599727 | Website available
3Town of Clayton
Rating: 5 (2)
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520 View details
Phone: +19195535002 | Website available
People born in Clayton (9)
People born in Clayton, including historian and ambassador to Germany William Dodd, architect Douglas Ellington, test pilot and aerospace engineer Sam T. Beddingfield, .
More notable people
- Susan Batten (American actress) she was born in 21/09/1961
- Vern Duncan (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 06/01/1890
- Valerie Ashby (American chemist) she was born in 01/01/1965
- Eric Ellington he was born in 01/01/1889
- Jaylee Burley Mead (American astronomer) she was born in 14/06/1929
- Kodi Whitley (American baseball player) he was born in 21/02/1995
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clayton, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198774 | Johnston Community College | Smithfield (NC) | 27577-2350 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clayton, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Clayton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (NC) | 27520 |
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Other cities in Johnston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnston County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | 13,333 | County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina |
| Selma | 7,323 | Town of the United States |
| Archer Lodge | 5,322 | City in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Benson | 4,024 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Four Oaks | 2,387 | Town of the United States |
| Wilsons Mills | 2,277 | Park in the United States of America |
| Pine Level | 1,861 | City in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Kenly | 1,624 | Town of the United States |
| Princeton | 1,425 | Town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States |
| Micro | 553 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Clayton distances to largest North Carolina cities