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Clayton, GA


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Clayton, Georgia

Clayton, Georgia is 57 miles W of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 96 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Rabun county. The population of the city is 2,019.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 45% of adults are married. Adults in Clayton are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Clayton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $36,164.

Political Inclinations

Among Clayton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Clayton. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Clayton, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Clayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Clayton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Clayton, GA

Comparing Clayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use54
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime11
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