City · Ohio
Clayton, Ohio
Clayton, city, in Montgomery County, Ohio. Clayton had 13,397 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,310 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,277 (±23). GEOID 3915644.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,397
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,277 ±23
Median household income
$92,879
±$5,442 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$208,200
±$12,412 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,070
±$143 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Clayton and what county is it in?
Clayton is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio. It covers 18.5 square miles of land, 719 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clayton is in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clayton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,397 people lived in Clayton on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 13,310 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,277 (±23).
| Measure | Clayton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,277 ±23 | 536,096 | +72 |
| Households | 5,387 ±354 | 231,319 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.16 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,581 ±363 | 252,843 | no clear change |
Clayton's population since 2000
From 13,347 in 2000 to 13,397 in 2025: up 0.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clayton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clayton?
The median resident of Clayton is 45.6 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.7%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clayton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±4.3 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.1% ±2.9 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% ±3.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±2.4 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.1% ±4.9 pts | 67.7% | −7.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.7% ±5.2 pts | 20.4% | +6.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2% ±2.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.6% ±2.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.8% ±4.1 pts | 31.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.4% ±2.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.9% ±5.4 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clayton earn?
Half of Clayton's 5,387 households earn less than $92,879 a year (±$5,442), against $66,139 in Montgomery County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $91,609 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clayton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,879 ±$5,442 | $66,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,095 ±$12,413 | $88,114 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,705 ±$5,502 | $38,450 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±3.6 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1% ±9.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% ±1.3 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.6% ±1.6 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clayton?
Owners occupy 82.0% of Clayton's occupied homes and renters 18.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,200 by its owner (±$12,412). The median renter pays $1,070 a month including utilities, and 28.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clayton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,200 ±$12,412 | $180,900 | +$42,056 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070 ±$143 | $1,026 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.4% ±16.5 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,627 ±$117 | $1,438 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.0% ±4.6 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.0% ±4.6 pts | 37.5% | – |
| Housing units | 5,581 ±363 | 252,843 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9% ±8.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.8% ±3.7 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.8% ±4.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Clayton work and get to work?
77.5% of Clayton's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Clayton | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±3.7 pts | 63.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5% ±4.7 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±4.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±2.7 pts | 12.0% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±1.5 | 21.9 min | −5.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clayton?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Clayton, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $92,619 (Tract 1201.02) to $93,648 (Tract 1201.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1201.02Montgomery County | 4,858 | $92,619 |
| Tract 1201.01Montgomery County | 4,667 | $93,648 |
| Tract 1201.03Montgomery County | 3,558 | $92,981 |
| Tract 1251.04Montgomery County | 4,745 | $96,861 |
| Tract 1250Montgomery County | 6,619 | $72,921 |
| Tract 1251.02Montgomery County | 5,913 | $71,278 |
| Tract 1251.03Montgomery County | 2,580 | $86,420 |
| Tract 1301.02Montgomery County | 6,109 | $71,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clayton) · Census block assignment files
How does Clayton compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clayton is the 2,608th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 134th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Clayton ranks 390th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 134th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 539th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 661st | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 390th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 347th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 754th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 381st | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 841st | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 297th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 485th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 750th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 685th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 1,403rd | 1,731 |
Clayton's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Clayton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clayton?
17 of the 57 figures for Clayton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clayton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clayton.