Clayton, Illinois
Clayton: city in Illinois, United States of America
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Clayton is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 709 and a population density of 815 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 668 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population | 668 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Postal code | 62324 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 0.87 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0314,-90.9607 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:58:07 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 768 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.14% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Clayton is located at 40°1'53"N 90°57'38"W (40.0314400, -90.9606900).
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Weather
77°F
Mostly Sunny
12 mph SW
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Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Clayton decreased by 6.14% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 704 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 703 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 747 | 5.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 748 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 692 | -8.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 687 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 680 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 675 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 672 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 668 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 33,901 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,568 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 33,805 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,567 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 43.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 47.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 36.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,029 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
Clayton zip code is 62324.
County name: Adams, County
fips: 17001
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $1,245,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,638 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $909 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $3,209 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,690 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.66 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 98.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,497 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,457 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 305,020 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,494 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $158,529 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $70,705 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,314 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,607 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,247 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,439 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,715 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 148 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,999 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 8,137.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.76 |
People born in Clayton (3)
People born in Clayton, including actor John Anderson, politician J. Leroy Adair, football coach Lewis Omer, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Clayton, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143297 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Clayton, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Clayton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Timewell Post Office | Timewell (IL) | 62375 |
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Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 39,589 | County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Spring Valley | 5,065 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Adams | 1,536 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Kingston | 1,160 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Camp Point | 1,080 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Payson | 980 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Mendon | 948 | Village in Illinois |
| Burton | 862 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Golden | 611 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ursa | 596 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Fall Creek | 513 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Liberty | 500 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Beverly | 390 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Richfield | 389 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Loraine | 278 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Plainville | 253 | Village in the United States |