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Clayton, CA
City in Contra Costa County, California.
Population
10,937
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,848
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $175,707, 77% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,055,200 (44% above California) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Clayton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$175,707
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$1,055,200
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
59.1%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,630), Irish Americans (1,612), Italian Americans (796).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Contra Costa County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,200
374,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$108,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.1B
FY 2026, $6,088 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.3%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home21.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly strong wind
Flood insurance policies
2,681
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 42°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.9%
U.S. 11.1% -7.2 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North GateCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ConcordCity | 4.6 mi | 30.6 |
| Walnut CreekCity | 5.8 mi | 19.8 |
| PittsburgCity | 6 mi | 17.7 |
| Shell RidgeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Bay PointCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Contra Costa CentreCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DiabloCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.4 |
| AlamoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 9.8 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| AntiochCity | 7.8 mi | 29.2 |
| ClydeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| Pleasant HillCity | 8.2 mi | 7.1 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Acalanes RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| PachecoCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, CA in?
- Clayton is in Contra Costa County, California.
- What is the population of Clayton, CA?
- About 10,937 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include North Gate (4.4 mi), Concord (4.6 mi), Walnut Creek (5.8 mi), Pittsburg (6 mi), Shell Ridge (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023