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Clayton, Illinois

Clayton, Illinois is 71 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 103 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Adams county. The population of the village is 904.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 46% of adults are married.

Approximately 14% of Clayton is non-white. The village is home to people of a variety of races.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Clayton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $32,813.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Clayton offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in Clayton are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Clayton, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyClayton Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyClayton Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Clayton Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Clayton Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Clayton, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Men52
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built22
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