Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 259,424 and a population density of 126 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 292,646 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elkader. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Clayton County at a glance
Clayton County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Georgia counties
159
Open related pagesLargest city
Forest ParkPopulation 19,871
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Clayton County
| Population | 292,646 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Clayton County |
| Area | 2053 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.5419,-84.3577 |
| Named for | John Middleton Clayton |
| Altitude | 876 feet / 267 meters |
| Capital | Elkader |
| Establishment | January 01, 1837 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:25:33 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 143 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Clayton County is located at 33°32'31"N 84°21'28"W (33.5418900, -84.3576900). It has 8 neighbors: Iowa County, Allamakee County, Buchanan County, Delaware County, Dubuque County, Winneshiek County, Crawford County and Grant County.
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The largest city of Clayton County is Forest Park with a population of 19,871. Other cities include, Riverdale population 15,516, Lovejoy population 7,512, Irondale population 7,446 and Morrow population 7,338. See all Clayton County cities & populated places.
Clayton County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clayton County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 19,871 | Village in Illinois |
| Riverdale | 15,516 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Lovejoy | 7,512 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Irondale | 7,446 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Morrow | 7,338 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Conley | 6,228 | Census-designated place (CDP) in DeKalb and Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Jonesboro | 5,134 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, United States |
| Lake City | 2,829 | City in Clayton County, Georgia, USA |
| Avalon | 226 | Town in Stephens County, Georgia, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Clayton County
Official Website- Elkader
Demographics
The population of Clayton County increased by 11.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 259,424 | - | census |
| 2011 | 262,031 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 265,294 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 264,015 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 266,629 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 272,720 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 279,333 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 284,184 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 289,197 | 1.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 292,256 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 292,646 | 0.13% | estimation process |
People born in Clayton County (1)
American author Eugenie S. Birkholz was born in Clayton County
Other places with the same name (1)
- Clayton County, Iowa county in Iowa, United States with a population of 17,321 people.
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|---|---|---|
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