Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Clayton, CA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,937

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63%6,887

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%1,481

Asian

12.7%1,387

Two or More

9.5%1,042

Other

0.8%85

Black

0.4%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%79

High School Diploma

9.9%726

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%362

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%996

Associate's Degree

10.6%777

Bachelor's Degree

41.5%3,049

Master's Degree

13%958

Professional Degree

3.3%239

Doctorate

1.3%96

HS or Higher

99%

BA or Higher

59.1%

Graduate+

17.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,055,200

Median Renti

$3,501

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.2%3,553

Renter-Occupied

10.8%429

Total Units

3,990

Homeownership

89.2%

Vacancy Rate

0.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.2%7

$100K–$150K

0.5%17

$150K–$200K

0.4%13

$200K–$300K

0.7%26

$500K–$1M

40.1%1,425

$1M+

58.1%2,065

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

327

Year Built

2010–2019

0.6%23

2000–2009

6.7%267

1990–1999

33.3%1,330

1980–1989

14.3%571

1970–1979

29.4%1,174

1960–1969

8.9%357

1950–1959

4.6%185

1940–1949

0.4%17

1939 or earlier

1.7%66

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.4%3,002

Electricity

20.7%823

Solar

2.2%87

Wood

1.1%45

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%25

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$175,707

Mean Household Incomei

$207,457

Per Capita Incomei

$75,797

Poverty Ratei

2.5%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

5,618

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%67

$10K–$15K

0.3%12

$15K–$20K

1.5%61

$20K–$25K

0.5%18

$25K–$30K

0.4%16

$30K–$35K

1.9%75

$35K–$40K

1.6%64

$40K–$45K

0.8%33

$45K–$50K

0.8%32

$50K–$60K

3.5%139

$60K–$75K

4.4%174

$75K–$100K

6.8%270

$100K–$125K

9%360

$125K–$150K

6.1%242

$150K–$200K

20.9%832

$200K+

39.9%1,587

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$386/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC20 homes95% occupied$386/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $175,707/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $53K/yr

100%

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

32% of subsidized households are minority

81% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,46813.4%

By Region

Top Countries

China

175

Philippines

149

United Kingdom

109

Poland

108

Mexico

Canada

India

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,963

Avg. Commutei

35.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,239

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

330(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.1%Insured

1.9%Uninsured