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Clayton, NC

Founded 1869Johnston CountyElev. 103 m
Population
28,043
Median home
$292,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Clayton

Clayton is home to roughly 28,043 residents. Clayton was founded in 1869 and sits in Johnston County. The median age is 32.7 and the median household income is $73,348. Homes carry a median value of $292,400, and about 64% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (54.2%). Around 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,043
Median age
32.7
Median household income
$73,348
Per-capita income
$35,285
Poverty rate
8%
High-school grad or higher
94.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
Unemployment
2%
Avg. commute
32 min
Work from home
14.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White54.2%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Black27%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45.6%
Sales & office20.1%
Production, transportation & material moving16.8%
Service12.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$292,400
Median gross rent
$1,542/mo
Owner-occupied
64.3%
Median year built
2006
Households
10,341
Avg. household size
2.7

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Clayton has 14 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading40%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clayton HighHighGrades 9–12
Cleveland HighHighGrades 9–12
Clayton MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Riverwood MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Swift Creek MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Cleveland ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cooper AcademyElementaryGrades -1–5
East Clayton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Johnston Charter AcademyElementarycharter
Powhatan ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
River Dell ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Riverwood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
West Clayton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
American Leadership Academy - JohnstonOthercharter

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime64% below national
Clayton139
North Carolina404
United States386
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% below national
Clayton1,558
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↓ 26% 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 · Johnston County
Winter weatherVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Clayton was founded in 1869 and sits in Johnston County. Elevation ~103 m.

Map of Clayton
Clayton, NC
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Historic places

6 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Stallings-Carpenter HouseSanders-Hairr HouseClayton Banking Company BuildingClayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-- Municipal AuditoriumMoore, Walter R. and Eliza Smith, HouseCleveland School
Notable people from Clayton
William DoddValerie AshbyDouglas EllingtonSam T. BeddingfieldSusan BattenVern DuncanKodi WhitleyEric Ellington
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Clayton, NC (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Clayton, North Carolina.

Christopher Wayne Adams, 54
Clayton · Johnston County · 27527
Chris Ann Murray, 53
Clayton · Johnston County · 27520
John Edward Murray, 60
Clayton · Johnston County · 27527
AKA John Edward Muray, Panther Murray

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, North Carolina?
Clayton has a population of about 28,043, 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 $292,400, and the median gross rent is $1,542/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Clayton safe? What is the crime rate?
Clayton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 139 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 Johnston County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 14 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 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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