Living in Clayton, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clayton · Census data 2020–2024

Clayton has 33 residents with a median age of 63.7. The median household income is $74,250 (about the same as the Kansas median).

Clayton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Clayton at a glance

Population
33
Median age
63.7State: 37.4
Median household income
$74,250State: $74,275
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
Average commute
28 min

Is Clayton a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Clayton median household income

The median household income in Clayton is $74,250 and the income per person is $34,524. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Clayton$74,250
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Clayton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
56.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.94

56.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clayton has many vacation and second homes.

Clayton demographics

Population
33
Median age
63.7
Under 18
12.1%
65 and older
42.4%
Households
17
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clayton ›

Education in Clayton

10.3% of adults 25 and older in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clayton10.3%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clayton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
28 minState: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
94.1%
Public transit
5.9%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.2%

Clayton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clayton33$74,250——
Norcatur197$53,906$65,000—
Jennings118$51,250$41,200—
Lenora183$31,250$46,100—
Norton2,689$53,125$96,800$598
Oberlin1,734$52,284$88,700$593
Selden288$53,438$101,500$655
Almena523$63,917$107,100$649
Morland112$57,917$75,000—

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Living in Clayton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clayton, KS?

The median household income in Clayton is $74,250, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Clayton, KS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.2%.

What is the median age in Clayton?

The median age in Clayton is 63.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Clayton?

The average commute to work in Clayton is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Clayton?

The unemployment rate in Clayton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clayton?

10.3% of adults in Clayton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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