Clayton, NC Profile
Clayton, NC, population 16,362, is located
in North Carolina's Johnston county,
about 13.2 miles from Raleigh and 34.3 miles from Durham.
Through the 90's Clayton's population has grown by about 47%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Clayton has grown by about 86%. Since 2005 Clayton's population has grown by about 28%.
Clayton's property crime levels tend to be about the same as
North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Clayton tend to be about the same as North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 72% |
| African American | 20% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 7% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 5.00% | | Over 60: | 8.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 8,230 | N/A |
| 2001 | 9,970 | 9.99% |
| 2002 | 10,890 | 9.23% |
| 2003 | 11,265 | 3.44% |
| 2004 | 12,027 | 6.76% |
| 2005 | 12,793 | 6.37% |
| 2006 | 13,644 | 6.65% |
| 2007 | 14,700 | 7.74% |
| 2008 | 15,636 | 6.37% |
| 2009 | 16,362 | 4.64% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $44,750 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 663 |
| 2002 | 624 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 296 |
| 2005 | 242 |
| 2006 | 303 |
| 2007 | 364 |
| 2008 | 212 |
| 2009 | 236 |
| 2010 | 143 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
2 | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| 2002 |
1 | 1 | 11 | 32 |
| 2003 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2004 |
2 | 2 | 18 | 12 |
| 2005 |
0 | 2 | 14 | 14 |
| 2006 |
1 | 5 | 16 | 18 |
| 2007 |
1 | 3 | 18 | 32 |
| 2008 |
0 | 5 | 8 | 21 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 16 | 23 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 8 | 14 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,259 |
| 2002 | 5,966 |
| 2003 | N/A |
| 2004 | 3,713 |
| 2005 | 3,507 |
| 2006 | 3,432 |
| 2007 | 2,722 |
| 2008 | 2,660 |
| 2009 | 2,189 |
| 2010 | 2,289 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
107 |
237 |
29 |
| 2002 |
152 |
251 |
27 |
| 2003 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
100 |
300 |
26 |
| 2005 |
136 |
270 |
28 |
| 2006 |
106 |
330 |
17 |
| 2007 |
123 |
265 |
16 |
| 2008 |
107 |
301 |
18 |
| 2009 |
101 |
257 |
13 |
| 2010 |
114 |
275 |
11 |
Location
| Elevation | 440 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.1 Square Miles |
