Clayton, CA Demographics

A map of Clayton's Population by Race

Clayton, California has an estimated population of 10,937, a slight decrease from the 11,070 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.0% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 12.7% Asian, 9.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Clayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Clayton has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Clayton, that probability was 47.9% in 2020 and 56.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Clayton is ranked the 475th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Clayton was ranked the 475th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Clayton's White Population

6,887 residents of Clayton, or 63.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Clayton is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Clayton ranks 563rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Clayton's population has decreased from 70.3% to 63.0%.

Clayton is more White than neighboring Concord (41.6% White), Pittsburg (15.8% White), and Bay Point (10% White). Clayton is less White than neighboring North Gate (86.2% White), and Diablo (73.4% White).

Clayton's Black Population

48 residents of Clayton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Clayton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Clayton ranks 536th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.1%. Black residents' share of Clayton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.4%.

Clayton is more Black than neighboring North Gate (0% Black), and Diablo (0% Black). Clayton is less Black than neighboring Concord (3.7% Black), Pittsburg (13.7% Black), and Bay Point (7.6% Black).

Clayton's Asian Population

1,387 residents of Clayton, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Clayton is slightly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Clayton ranks 324th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 36.8%. Asian residents' share of Clayton's population has increased from 9.2% to 12.7%.

Clayton is more Asian than neighboring North Gate (1.7% Asian), Bay Point (11% Asian), and Diablo (5.1% Asian). Clayton is less Asian than neighboring Concord (13.7% Asian), and Pittsburg (19.5% Asian).

Clayton's Hispanic Population

1,481 residents of Clayton, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Clayton is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Clayton ranks 1200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Clayton's population has increased from 11.2% to 13.5%.

Clayton is more Hispanic than neighboring North Gate (2.7% Hispanic), and Diablo (13.2% Hispanic). Clayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Concord (32.4% Hispanic), Pittsburg (43% Hispanic), and Bay Point (67.9% Hispanic).

Clayton's Native American/Other Population

92 residents of Clayton, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Clayton is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Clayton ranks 1311th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Clayton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Clayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Gate (0% Native American/Other). Clayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Concord (1.4% Native American/Other), Pittsburg (2.6% Native American/Other), Bay Point (1.6% Native American/Other), and Diablo (6.7% Native American/Other).

Clayton's Multiracial Population

1,042 residents of Clayton, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Clayton is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Clayton ranks 251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Clayton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Clayton's population has increased from 7.1% to 9.5%.

Clayton is more Multiracial than neighboring North Gate (9.3% Multiracial), Concord (7.1% Multiracial), Pittsburg (5.4% Multiracial), Bay Point (1.9% Multiracial), and Diablo (1.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.