Clayton County's estimated 2026 population is 297,709 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County is the 7th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 259,899 and has seen a growth of 14.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.7 years
Female: 35.2 years
Male: 32 years
There are 218,844 adults, (32,022 of whom are seniors) in Clayton County.
Female: 158,149 (52.9%)
Male: 140,775 (47.1%)
The racial composition of Clayton County includes 69.41% Black or African American, 9.67% White, 7.28% other race, 4.93% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 207,482 | 69.41% |
| White | 28,917 | 9.67% |
| Two or more races | 24,485 | 8.19% |
| Other race | 21,755 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 14,751 | 4.93% |
| Native American | 1,345 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.06% |
Clayton County's average per capita income is $39,435. Household income levels show a median of $59,806. The poverty rate stands at 17.95%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $92,586 | $108,835 |
| Families | $67,209 | $84,214 |
| Households | $59,806 | $75,442 |
| Non Families | $43,206 | $51,337 |
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