Clayton, NC Demographics

A map of Clayton's Population by Race

Clayton, North Carolina had a population of 26,307 in 2020. It was 55.2% White, 23.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is the 42nd most populous. 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's White Population

14,522 residents of Clayton identify as White, or 55.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Clayton slightly less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #528 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more White than neighboring Wilson's Mills (46.6% White), Wendell (50.3% White), Knightdale (36.9% White), and Garner (51% White). Clayton is less White than neighboring Archer Lodge (70.1% White).

Clayton's Black Population

6,097 residents of Clayton identify as Black, or 23.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #241 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Black than neighboring Archer Lodge (7.4% Black), and Wilson's Mills (19.5% Black). Clayton is less Black than neighboring Wendell (26.2% Black), Knightdale (41.8% Black), and Garner (29.4% Black).

Clayton's Asian Population

407 residents of Clayton identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #158 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Asian than neighboring Archer Lodge (0.6% Asian), and Wilson's Mills (0.2% Asian). Clayton is less Asian than neighboring Wendell (2.3% Asian), Knightdale (3.3% Asian), and Garner (2.2% Asian).

Clayton's Hispanic Population

3,756 residents of Clayton identify as Hispanic, or 14.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #112 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Knightdale (12.4% Hispanic), and Garner (12.2% Hispanic). Clayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Archer Lodge (15.8% Hispanic), Wilson's Mills (30.3% Hispanic), and Wendell (15.7% Hispanic).

Clayton's Native American/Other Population

241 residents of Clayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson's Mills (0.6% Native American/Other). Clayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Archer Lodge (1.2% Native American/Other), Wendell (1.1% Native American/Other), Knightdale (1.2% Native American/Other), and Garner (1.1% Native American/Other).

Clayton's Multiracial Population

1,284 residents of Clayton identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Clayton is ranked #140 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilson's Mills (2.9% Multiracial), Wendell (4.4% Multiracial), Knightdale (4.3% Multiracial), and Garner (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.