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Clayton, DE

Kent CountyElev. 14 m
Population
4,086
Median home
$343,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Clayton

Clayton is home to roughly 4,086 residents. Clayton sits in Kent County. The median age is 36.5 and the median household income is $103,211. Homes carry a median value of $343,700, and about 86% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (44.4%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 35 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,086
Median age
36.5
Median household income
$103,211
Per-capita income
$31,577
Poverty rate
5.4%
High-school grad or higher
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg. commute
35 min
Work from home
8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White41.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Black44.4%
Asian2.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.2%
Sales & office21.8%
Service21.6%
Production, transportation & material moving16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$343,700
Median gross rent
$1,484/mo
Owner-occupied
86.1%
Median year built
2004
Households
1,123
Avg. household size
3.64

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Clayton has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

First State Military AcademyHighGrades 9–12charter
Clayton Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Clayton Elementary SchoolElementary
Providence Creek Academy Charter SchoolElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Clayton161
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 31% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime74% below national
Clayton506
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↓ 50% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Clayton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Clayton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Kent County
Cold waveRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Coastal floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
HurricaneRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Clayton is in Kent County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Clayton sits in Kent County. Elevation ~14 m.

Population trend
4K04,08618802024
Map of Clayton
Clayton, DE
Where Clayton is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaClayton
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Byrd's AME ChurchJones, Enoch, HouseClayton Railroad StationSt. Joseph's Industrial School
Notable people from Clayton
Betnijah Laney
People searches in Clayton
Michael SmithJohn SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Smyrna (2 mi)Cheswold (4 mi)Dover (10 mi)Townsend (10 mi)Wyoming (12 mi)Middletown (13 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Clayton, DE (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clayton, Delaware.

Charles W Smith, 57
Clayton · Kent County · 19938
AKA Charles Smith, Charles C Smith
Almeric Anthony Greene, 56
Clayton · 19938
AKA Anthony Greene, Rickey Greene
Michael C Jackson, 37
Clayton · Kent County · 19938
AKA X Chris, Chris Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Clayton — frequently asked

What is the population of Clayton, Delaware?
Clayton has a population of about 4,086, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Clayton?
The median home value in Clayton is $343,700, and the median gross rent is $1,484/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clayton safe? What is the crime rate?
Clayton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 161 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Clayton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kent County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, winter weather, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Clayton?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Clayton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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