Clayton, Missouri
Clayton: Inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States
About
Clayton is a city located in the county of Saint Louis in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,939 and a population density of 2,453 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,775 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population : | 16,775 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Saint Louis County |
| Postal code : | 63105 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 314 |
| Area : | 6.5 km2 |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Capital city : | Clayton is capital of St. Louis County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1877 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:01:00 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,581 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.98% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clayton is located at 38°38'33"N 90°19'25"W (38.6425500, -90.3237300).
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Official website of Clayton
Demographics
The population of Clayton increased by 4.98% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,939 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,973 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,959 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,930 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,919 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,915 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,657 | 4.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,824 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,783 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,747 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,775 | 0.17% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 46,258 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 47,648 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 47,717 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 47,648 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 72.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 15.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,237 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $231,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,945 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $815 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,133 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,294 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 66.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,373 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 978,385 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,078,331 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 457,390 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,665 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,572 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $38,265 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,389 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,842 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,151 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 455 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,740 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 307 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,879 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,161.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 41.02 |
People born in Clayton (7)
People born in Clayton, including artist Ernest Trova, Governor of Arizona, 1965-1967 Samuel Pearson Goddard Jr., actor James Franciscus, .
List
- Nicholas Worth (American actor) he was born in 04/09/1937
- Bill Beckmann (American baseball player) he was born in 08/12/1907
- Harvey Jablonsky (American football player and US Army veteran (1909-1989)) he was born in 10/01/1909
- Tessa Florio-Gavilsky (US association football player) she was born in 20/07/1989
Schools in Clayton
College & universities near Clayton, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177092 | Concordia Seminary | Saint Louis (MO) | 63105-3196 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Clayton, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Clayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Heigh Post Office | Saint Louis (MO) | 63117 |
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Other cities in Saint Louis County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saint Louis County , MO. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Point | 90,070 | A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. |
| Florissant | 50,795 | The most populous city in St. |
| Chesterfield | 47,570 | A city in St. |
| Oakville | 36,143 | City in Halton Region, Ontario |
| Wildwood | 35,460 | City in New Jersey |
| University City | 34,165 | Suburb in St. |
| Ballwin | 30,094 | City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States |
| Mehlville | 28,380 | Census designated place |
| Kirkwood | 27,866 | Suburb of St. |
| Maryland Heights | 26,895 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Hazelwood | 25,042 | Suburb city of St. |
| Webster Groves | 22,896 | City in Missouri |
| Ferguson | 20,457 | Town in St. |
| Affton | 20,307 | Census designated place |
| Spanish Lake | 19,650 | Census designated place |
| Creve Coeur | 18,624 | City in St. |
Distance to Other Cities
Clayton distances to largest Missouri cities
