Clayton, North Carolina

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Clayton, North Carolina
Official seal of Clayton, North Carolina
Motto(s): 
"The Premier Community for Active Families"
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton is located in North Carolina
Clayton
Clayton
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°38′50″N 78°27′29″W / 35.64722°N 78.45806°W / 35.64722; -78.45806Coordinates: 35°38′50″N 78°27′29″W / 35.64722°N 78.45806°W / 35.64722; -78.45806
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesJohnston, Wake
Established1869
Government
 • MayorJody McLeod[1]
Area
 • Total15.16 sq mi (39.27 km2)
 • Land15.14 sq mi (39.22 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
341 ft (104 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total16,116
 • Estimate 
(2019)[5]
24,887
 • Density1,643.68/sq mi (634.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27520, 27527
Area code(s)919
FIPS code37-12860[3]
GNIS feature ID1019689[4]
Websitewww.townofclaytonnc.org

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116,[6] up from 6,973 at the 2000 census. By 2019 the town's estimated population was 24,887.[7] Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

History[]

The Clayton Banking Company Building, Clayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-Municipal Auditorium, Clayton Historic District, Cleveland School, Ellington-Ellis Farm, Walter R. and Eliza Smith Moore House, Sanders-Hairr House, and Stallings-Carpenter House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8]

Geography[]

Clayton is in northern Johnston County, with a small portion extending northwest along US 70 Business into Wake County. In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass, a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business southeast of town. It was completed in June 2008. US 70 leads southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Interstate 95 at Smithfield. Downtown Raleigh is 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Clayton via US 70 Business and Interstate 40. Many local unincorporated communities outside of the town limits use Clayton mailing addresses, including Cleveland, Powhatan, and Flowers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the 2010 census the town had an area of 13.53 square miles (35.05 km2), of which 13.51 square miles (34.99 km2) were land and 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.16%, were water.[6] The town is part of the Neuse River watershed. The town limits now extend northeast to the Neuse River and beyond.

Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and is shared with The Clayton Center, a performing arts and conference center.

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880352
189047835.8%
190075457.7%
19101,44191.1%
19201,423−1.2%
19301,5337.7%
19401,71111.6%
19502,22930.3%
19603,30248.1%
19703,103−6.0%
19804,09131.8%
19904,75616.3%
20006,97346.6%
201016,116131.1%
202026,30763.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the 2010 census,[10] there were 16,116 residents living within the Town of Clayton. There were 5,944 households, with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The population density was 1,192.8 inhabitants per square mile (460.5/km2) with an inventory of 6,648 housing units at an average density of 492 per square mile (190/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% White, 21.8% African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino 0.4% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander.

Of the 5,944 households in the 2010 census, 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were non-families. 25.4% of non-family households were made up of householders living alone. 16.3% of households had individuals 65 years of age or older.

The age demographics of the 2010 census determined that 32.9% were under the age of 19, 4.9% were aged 20 to 24, 32.8% aged 25 to 44, 20.8% aged 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. Females made up 52.5% of the population while males made up 47.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,101, and the median income for a family was $64,856. Males had a median income of $46,108 versus $40,839 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,234. These figures put Town of Clayton well ahead of the North Carolina averages for the same categories.

Government[]

Town Council[]

Name Office Term start Term end Reference
Jody McLeod Mayor December 2003 2023 [11]
Michael Grannis Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman since December 2005
Mayor Pro Tem since December 2009
2021 [12]
Art Holder Councilman December 2009 2021 [13]
Jason Thompson Councilman December 2011 2023 [14]
Bobby Bunn Councilman December 2017 2021 [15]
Avery Everett Councilman December 2019 2023 [16]

Education[]

  • Clayton High School (Home of the Comets)
  • Clayton Middle School (Home of the Eagles)
  • Cooper Academy (Home of the Rockets)
  • Cleveland Elementary School (Home of the Rams)
  • East Clayton Elementary School (Home of the Explorers)
  • Powhatan Elementary School (Home of the Pride)
  • River Dell Elementary School (Home of the Racers)
  • Riverwood Elementary School (Home of the Rams)
  • Riverwood Middle School (Home of the Ravens)
  • West Clayton Elementary School (Home of the Bulldogs)

Notable people[]

References[]

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  2. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
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  8. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-08-16. Retrieved 2013-08-14.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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  12. ^ "Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Grannis". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  13. ^ "Councilman Art Holder". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  14. ^ "Councilman Jason Thompson". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
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