Clayton, NC

Clayton, North Carolina

Introduction to Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton, North Carolina is 13 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Johnston County. The town is part of the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area and has a population of 6,973.

Clayton History

Clayton was established around 1770 by Governor Tryon's troops. The North Carolina Railroad entered the town in the late 1800s, and following the arrival of the railroad, the area became known as "Stallings' Station". Later, in 1869, it was incorporated as the Town of Clayton. The community, which was named after Senator John Clayton, became a major market for tobacco, cotton, and watermelons in the early 20th century.

Clayton and Nearby Attractions

• North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences
• State Capitol
• Marbles Kids Museum
• William B. Umstead State Park

Things To Do In Clayton

The Clayton Village Shopping Center is a popular shopping spot in the town. Playspace Children's Museum, North Carolina Museum of Art, and North Carolina Museum of History showcase artifacts which reflect the area's history, culture, and arts. William B. Umstead State Park, Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve, and J.C. Raulston Arboretum are other popular attractions in the area. The town also hosts the Harvest Festival in September every year.

Clayton Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Raleigh - Durham International Airport.

Clayton Higher Education

Colleges near Clayton are Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, and Shaw University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 17%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Clayton, NC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Clayton Almanac

Clayton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clayton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clayton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Clayton High Schools (2004)

CLAYTON HIGH
600 S FAYETTEVILLE ST
919-553-4064
Serves 1,456 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Clayton Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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