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Clayton, IN


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Clayton, Indiana

Clayton, Indiana is 20 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Hendricks county. The town is part of the Indianapolis metro area. The population of Clayton is 693.

The People and Families of Clayton

In Clayton, about 64% of adults are married. The size of households in Clayton is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clayton had a median family income of $47,039. There aren't a lot of poor people in Clayton.

Political Inclinations

Among Clayton political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Clayton Housing

Of the housing in Clayton, approximately 86% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Clayton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Clayton Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Clayton, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity22
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Affordability of Rents11
Housing Recently Built11
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