Clayton County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 298,924 | — | #244 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,806 | -20.4% | #2,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.7 years | -13.4% | #3,044 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,300 | -21.1% | #1,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,433 | +23.2% | #286 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | +42.4% | #2,442 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Clayton County has a population of 298,924, making it the #244 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Clayton County is $59,806, ranking #2,098 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.9% and unemployment stands at 7.2%.
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The median home value in Clayton County is $222,300 (-21.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,433/mo and the homeownership rate is 54.5%.
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83.0% of residents in Clayton County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.5% below the national rate.
About Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County, Georgia has a total population of 298,924, making it the 244th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clayton County is 33.7 years, which is 13.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Clayton County is $59,806, which ranks #2,098 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2%.
The median home value in Clayton County is $222,300, 21.1% below the national median. Renters in Clayton County pay a median gross rent of $1,433 per month. The homeownership rate is 54.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Clayton County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.7 min.
Clayton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 68.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.5%) and White (non-Hispanic) (7.8%).
All data for Clayton County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.