Clayton, DE Demographics

A map of Clayton's Population by Race

Clayton, Delaware had a population of 3,961 in 2020. It was 55.1% White, 29.9% Black, 1.1% Asian, 7.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.8% 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 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is the 23rd 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

2,183 residents of Clayton identify as White, or 55.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Delaware (58.6% White). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #52 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more White than neighboring Smyrna (48.9% White), Cheswold (44.9% White), and Townsend (53.8% White). Clayton is less White than neighboring Kenton (75.8% White), and Leipsic (72.5% White).

Clayton's Black Population

1,186 residents of Clayton identify as Black, or 29.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clayton slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Delaware (21.5% Black). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Black than neighboring Kenton (9.3% Black), and Leipsic (1.1% Black). Clayton is less Black than neighboring Smyrna (34.9% Black), Cheswold (36.3% Black), and Townsend (31.5% Black).

Clayton's Asian Population

44 residents of Clayton identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Asian). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Asian than neighboring Kenton (0% Asian), and Leipsic (0% Asian). Clayton is less Asian than neighboring Smyrna (1.7% Asian), Cheswold (2.8% Asian), and Townsend (1.5% Asian).

Clayton's Hispanic Population

292 residents of Clayton identify as Hispanic, or 7.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Delaware (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenton (5.1% Hispanic), Cheswold (6.2% Hispanic), and Townsend (6% Hispanic). Clayton is less Hispanic than neighboring Smyrna (7.8% Hispanic), and Leipsic (11.8% Hispanic).

Clayton's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Clayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Delaware (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #53 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smyrna (1% Native American/Other), Kenton (0.9% Native American/Other), Cheswold (2.5% Native American/Other), Townsend (0.9% Native American/Other), and Leipsic (1.1% Native American/Other).

Clayton's Multiracial Population

231 residents of Clayton identify as Multiracial, or 5.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Delaware (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 79 places in Delaware, Clayton is ranked #25 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Smyrna (5.6% Multiracial). Clayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenton (8.8% Multiracial), Cheswold (7.3% Multiracial), Townsend (6.3% Multiracial), and Leipsic (13.5% Multiracial).

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