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Clayton, IN
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana.
Population
818
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,259
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is about 6.6 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,188, 14% above the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $229,300 (5% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,174 a month.
Local data for Clayton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clayton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,188
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$229,300
Median rent
$1,174/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (103), Irish Americans (53), Mexican Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hendricks County. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,214
81,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,043
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$971M
FY 2026, $5,557 per person
How people get to work
Clayton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
577
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellevilleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CartersburgCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| DanvilleTown | 4.6 mi | 10.1 |
| AmoTown | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| StilesvilleTown | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MonroviaTown | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| CoatesvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| PlainfieldTown | 7.9 mi | 26.9 |
| AvonTown | 8.7 mi | 19.3 |
| MooresvilleTown | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| Heritage LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| GrovelandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| FillmoreTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| BrooklynTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| BrownsburgTown | 13 mi | 17 |
| EminenceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, IN in?
- Clayton is in Hendricks County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Clayton, IN?
- About 818 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Belleville (2.7 mi), Cartersburg (3.1 mi), Danville (4.6 mi), Amo (4.7 mi), Stilesville (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023