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, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,661

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.9%1,543

Two or More

3.6%59

Black

1.3%21

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%20

Asian

0.8%13

Other

0.2%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%14

High School Diploma

24.7%318

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%58

Some College (1+ yr)

8.3%107

Associate's Degree

17.6%226

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%224

Master's Degree

11.5%148

Professional Degree

5.7%73

Doctorate

2.8%36

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

37.4%

Graduate+

20%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$231,800

Median Renti

$1,071

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.2%423

Renter-Occupied

49.8%420

Total Units

1,219

Homeownership

50.2%

Vacancy Rate

30.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%21

$50K–$100K

6.1%26

$100K–$150K

17.3%73

$150K–$200K

7.8%33

$200K–$300K

28.4%120

$300K–$500K

20.1%85

$500K–$1M

13.7%58

$1M+

1.7%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

104

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%1

2010–2019

5.7%70

2000–2009

3.4%42

1990–1999

6.6%81

1980–1989

10.5%128

1970–1979

16.7%203

1960–1969

0.7%8

1950–1959

3.4%41

1940–1949

3%37

1939 or earlier

49.9%608

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

34.9%294

Fuel Oil

33.5%282

Electricity

18.6%157

Utility Gas

10.6%89

Wood

2.1%18

Other

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,573

Mean Household Incomei

$94,147

Per Capita Incomei

$47,195

Poverty Ratei

19.3%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

867

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%34

$10K–$15K

10.8%91

$15K–$20K

3.1%26

$20K–$25K

3.6%30

$25K–$30K

4.6%39

$30K–$35K

3.3%28

$35K–$40K

5.1%43

$40K–$45K

3.6%30

$45K–$50K

2.8%24

$50K–$60K

8.4%71

$60K–$75K

6.6%56

$75K–$100K

10.1%85

$100K–$125K

8.3%70

$125K–$150K

3.1%26

$150K–$200K

14.4%121

$200K+

8.2%69

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

$412/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 830 homes86% occupied$412/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,573/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

67%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

29%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

63% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% 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

714.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

Poland

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

834

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

800

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

211(16% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured