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Clayton, LA
Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
Population
272
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
0
Clayton and its ZIP codes
Clayton at a glance
- Clayton is 61% denser than Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Clayton, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Concordia Parish. PPP loans are for Clayton.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,976
5,129 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,494
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,192 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Clayton, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
295
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
693
8.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
60.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clayton, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Clayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.4 |
| FerridayTown | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| RidgecrestTown | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| MinorcaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| WaterproofTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| VidaliaTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Morgantown, MSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Natchez, MSCity | 15 mi | 15.8 |
| HarrisonburgVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Cloverdale, MSCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Wallace RidgeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7 |
| JonesvilleTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| WisnerTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MontereyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| St. JosephTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clayton, LA in?
- Clayton is in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Clayton, LA?
- About 272 people live in Clayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clayton?
- Nearby places include Spokane (5.2 mi), Ferriday (5.7 mi), Ridgecrest (8 mi), Minorca (11 mi), Waterproof (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023