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Clayton, AL
City in Barbour County, Alabama.
Population
2,295
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
339
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 3.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,641 a year, 66% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,300 (66% below Alabama) and median rent is $766 a month.
Local data for Clayton, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,641
Poverty rate
39.7%
Median home value
$72,300
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.1%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (66), German Americans (52), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barbour County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,834
7,689 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$192M
FY 2026, $7,624 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
55.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.2%
U.S. 33.3% +14.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LouisvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 2.7 |
| BakerhillTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| MidwayTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| ClioCity | 15 mi | 10.1 |
| Blue SpringsTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| EufaulaCity | 18 mi | 59.5 |
| BanksTown | 23 mi | 2 |
| Union SpringsCity | 23 mi | 6.6 |
| BrundidgeCity | 24 mi | 9.7 |
| HurtsboroTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| AritonTown | 25 mi | 5.1 |
| AbbevilleCity | 25 mi | 15.5 |
| Georgetown-Quitman County, GAUnified Government | 26 mi | 151.2 |
| TroyCity | 30 mi | 28.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, AL in?
- Clayton is in Barbour County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Clayton, AL?
- About 2,295 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Louisville (9.1 mi), Bakerhill (12 mi), Midway (14 mi), Clio (15 mi), Blue Springs (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023