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Clayton

Welcome to Clayton

Clayton is tucked into the northwest base of Mt. Diablo near Concord and Pleasant Hill. Though the city was incorporated in 1964, the population remains stable at approximately 11,000 people. The homespun downtown area celebrates its historical characteristics, dating back to its founding in 1857.

Clayton is about 35 miles east of San Francisco, but seems almost a world apart from the ultra urbanity. Clayton is proud of its family atmosphere and strives to preserve its values as a great place to live, work, and play. It has been listed regularly in CNN Money Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Live in the Nation” for small cities.

Clayton has a very civic-minded population and is committed to offering a high quality of life for visitors and long-time residents alike.
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Overview for Clayton, CA

12,164 people live in Clayton, where the median age is 43.9 and the average individual income is $70,649. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,164

Total Population

43.9 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$70,649

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Clayton, CA

Clayton has 4,425 households, with an average household size of 2.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Clayton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,164 people call Clayton home. The population density is 254.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,164

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

43.9

Median Age

51.63 / 48.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
4,425

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$70,649

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Clayton, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Clayton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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