Clayton
Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
Clayton is a town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, with 584 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spokane, 4.5 miles E.
- 584residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 369 / sq mipopulation density
- 71326ZIP code
About Clayton
Clayton is a town in northern Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clayton had a population of 584. Cotton is a principal commodity in the area. Clayton is located on the Tensas River, important for fishing and boating, promoted through a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-maintained boat launch. The Tensas River merges with the Black River in Jonesville in Catahoula Parish.
Louisiana State Representative Andy Anders is from Clayton and Ferriday.
A major employer in the town was Clayton Gin Company which closed in the early 2000s and was mostly demolished in the early 2010s. The Clayton Gin was originally constructed in the 1940s by W. Howard Davis and his brother Doyle E. Davis. The gin operated under the name "Davis Bros. Gin Co.". The last surviving brother, Howard Davis, died in 1972 and the gin continued to operate under the management of his son-in-law Sam D. Cole until his death in 1979. The gin was sold in the early 1980s and continued operation as the "Clayton Gin Company" until the early 2000s.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $30,962
- Median home value
- $73,800
- Median rent
- $442/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Clayton had 584 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 584 |
|---|---|
| Density | 369 per sq mi (143 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Concordia Parish |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 584 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.58 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.7222° N, 91.5346° W |
| ZIP code | 71326 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2215850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Spokane4.5 mi E
- Ferriday6.2 mi S
- Ridgecrest8.3 mi S
- Waterproof10.5 mi NE
- Minorca10.6 mi S
- Sicily Island11.4 mi NW
- Vidalia12.1 mi SE
- Morgantown, MS14.8 mi SE
- Natchez, MS15.2 mi SE
- Cloverdale, MS17.1 mi SE
- Harrisonburg17.2 mi W
- Wallace Ridge17.5 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Clayton, LA?
584 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, LA?
The ZIP code of Clayton is 71326.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Spokane (4.5 mi), Ferriday (6.2 mi), Ridgecrest (8.3 mi), Waterproof (10.5 mi), Minorca (10.6 mi).
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