Clayton
Town in Johnston County, North Carolina
Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, with 26,307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 341 ft (104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Archer Lodge, 4.6 miles E.
- 26,307residents (2020 Census)
- 341 ftelevation · 104 m
- 17.2 sq miland area · 44.7 km²
- 1,526 / sq mipopulation density
- 27527ZIP code
About Clayton
Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a suburb of Raleigh. As of 2020, Clayton's population was 26,307, up from 16,116 at the 2010 census. By 2024, the town's estimated population was 30,621. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $78,822
- Median home value
- $329,600
- Median rent
- $1,661/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Clayton had 26,307 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,307 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,526 per sq mi (589 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnston County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 26,307 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.24 sq mi (44.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6581° N, 78.4460° W |
| ZIP code | 27527 |
| Official website | townofclaytonnc.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3712860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Archer Lodge4.6 mi E
- Wilson's Mills6.8 mi SE
- Wendell9.2 mi N
- Knightdale9.5 mi N
- Garner9.7 mi W
- Smithfield10.7 mi SE
- Selma11.9 mi SE
- Zebulon14.0 mi NE
- Four Oaks14.8 mi S
- Micro15.1 mi SE
- Pine Level15.5 mi SE
- Raleigh16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in Johnston County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Clayton, NC?
26,307 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, NC?
The ZIP code of Clayton is 27527.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Archer Lodge (4.6 mi), Wilson's Mills (6.8 mi), Wendell (9.2 mi), Knightdale (9.5 mi), Garner (9.7 mi).
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