Clayton, AL Demographics

A map of Clayton's Population by Race

Clayton, Alabama had a population of 2,265 in 2020. It was 34.4% White, 62.4% Black, 0.1% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is the 195th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clayton's White Population

779 residents of Clayton identify as White, or 34.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Clayton considerably less than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #516 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more White than neighboring Midway (4.3% White), and Clio (20.2% White). Clayton is less White than neighboring Louisville (48.9% White), Bakerhill (63% White), and Blue Springs (81% White).

Clayton's Black Population

1,413 residents of Clayton identify as Black, or 62.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clayton considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Black than neighboring Louisville (43.3% Black), Bakerhill (31.3% Black), Blue Springs (8.3% Black), and Clio (38.2% Black). Clayton is less Black than neighboring Midway (93.6% Black).

Clayton's Asian Population

2 residents of Clayton identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #374 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Asian than neighboring Midway (0% Asian). Clayton is less Asian than neighboring Louisville (0.3% Asian), Bakerhill (0.5% Asian), Blue Springs (4.8% Asian), and Clio (0.7% Asian).

Clayton's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Clayton identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #402 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakerhill (0.9% Hispanic), and Midway (1% Hispanic). Clayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Louisville (5.3% Hispanic), Blue Springs (2.4% Hispanic), and Clio (38.6% Hispanic).

Clayton's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Clayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #493 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Louisville (0% Native American/Other), and Bakerhill (0% Native American/Other). Clayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0.2% Native American/Other), Blue Springs (1.2% Native American/Other), and Clio (0.2% Native American/Other).

Clayton's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Clayton identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Clayton is ranked #534 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (1% Multiracial). Clayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Louisville (2.3% Multiracial), Bakerhill (4.3% Multiracial), Blue Springs (2.4% Multiracial), and Clio (2.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.