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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Clayton, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes62
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime24

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