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Clayton, GA
City in Rabun County, Georgia.
Population
2,018
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
594
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 3.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,083, 26% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,600 (18% below Georgia) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Clayton, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,083
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$249,600
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (275), Irish Americans (198), German Americans (168).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rabun County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
5,714 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,966
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$157M
FY 2026, $9,277 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home16.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
403
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 30°F
71.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TigerTown | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Mountain CityTown | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| DillardCity | 7.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Sky ValleyCity | 8.4 mi | 3 |
| Tallulah FallsTown | 10 mi | 8.3 |
| Longcreek, SCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Tate CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| Highlands, NCTown | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| Walhalla, SCCity | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| HiawasseeCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| ToccoaCity | 20 mi | 9.4 |
| Franklin, NCTown | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| Tamassee, SCCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| West Union, SCTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, GA in?
- Clayton is in Rabun County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Clayton, GA?
- About 2,018 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Tiger (2.6 mi), Mountain City (3.3 mi), Dillard (7.2 mi), Sky Valley (8.4 mi), Tallulah Falls (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023