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Clayton, IL
Village in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
602
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
681
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,136 a year, 21% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,500 (65% below Illinois) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Clayton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,136
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$91,500
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.7%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (125), Irish Americans (88), French Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mound StationVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Camp PointVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| GoldenVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| La PrairieVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ColumbusVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| LibertyVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CamdenVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AugustaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| KingstonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BowenVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| BeverlyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| LoraineVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, IL in?
- Clayton is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Clayton, IL?
- About 602 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Mound Station (4.7 mi), Camp Point (5.7 mi), Golden (6.5 mi), La Prairie (8.5 mi), Columbus (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023