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Clayton, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
4,222
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,168
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 4.1 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $107,307 a year, 26% more than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,300 and median rent is $1,621 a month.
Local data for Clayton, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,307
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$361,300
Median rent
$1,621/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
32.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (401), Irish Americans (327), Italian Americans (272).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled19.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SmyrnaTown | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| KentonTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CheswoldTown | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| LeipsicTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| TownsendTown | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| HartlyTown | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| DoverCity | 11 mi | 23.8 |
| Millington, MDTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MiddletownTown | 12 mi | 13.5 |
| OdessaTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WyomingTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Templeville, MDTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Little CreekTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, DE in?
- Clayton is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Clayton, DE?
- About 4,222 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Smyrna (1.5 mi), Kenton (4.3 mi), Cheswold (5.3 mi), Leipsic (6.9 mi), Townsend (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023