Clayton, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 33, Clayton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Clayton is a small community located in Kansas, within Norton County. The total population is 33. It ranks as the 666th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Clayton is 63.7 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 12.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Clayton is $74,250. This is about the same as the state median of $74,275. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Clayton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Clayton was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

10.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Clayton, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.