Clayton, MO

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2022 Population

17,212

1.82% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

27.6

5.48% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

8.17%

18.9% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$125,829

7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$812,800

18.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

7,590

0.69% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Clayton, MO had a population of 17.2k people with a median age of 27.6 and a median household income of $125,829. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Clayton, MO grew from 16,905 to 17,212, a 1.82% increase and its median household income grew from $117,593 to $125,829, a 7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clayton, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.59%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.97%), and White (Hispanic) (1.89%).

None of the households in Clayton, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93% of the residents in Clayton, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clayton, MO are Fontbonne University (266 degrees awarded in 2022) and Concordia Seminary (119 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Clayton, MO was $812,800, and the homeownership rate was 54.5%.

Most people in Clayton, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Clayton, MO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Clayton, MO is home to a population of 17.2k people, from which 93% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.1% of Clayton, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.91k people).

In 2022, there were 6.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.1k people) in Clayton, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93%

2022 Citizenship

92.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 93% of Clayton, MO residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Clayton, MO was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clayton, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clayton, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
12.1k ± 610
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.8k ± 399
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.48k ± 244

3.4%

Hispanic Population

585 people

3.4% of the people in Clayton, MO are hispanic (585 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clayton, MO as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

11.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.91k people

12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.02k people

As of 2022, 11.1% of Clayton, MO residents (1.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clayton, MO was 12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clayton, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
133 ± 68
Gulf War (2001-)
119 ± 107
Korea
36 ± 42

Clayton, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clayton, MO employs 7.59k people. The largest industries in Clayton, MO are Educational Services (1,616 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,098 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($188,750), Finance & Insurance ($158,780), and Manufacturing ($118,365).

Employment

Occupations

7.59k

2022 Value

± 596

0.69%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clayton, MO grew at a rate of 0.69%, from 7.54k employees to 7.59k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clayton, MO, are Management Occupations (1,463 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (884 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (854 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clayton, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.59k

2022 Value

± 596

0.69%

1 Year growth

± 11%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Clayton, MO grew at a rate of 0.69%, from 7.54k employees to 7.59k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clayton, MO, are Educational Services (1,616 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,159 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,098 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clayton, MO, though some of these residents may live in Clayton, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$109,175

Median earning men ± $14,352

$49,928

Median earning women ± $6,547

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($241,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($163,333), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($146,103).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($156,250), Manufacturing ($147,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($100,439).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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US Representative Elections

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Education

In 2022, universities in Clayton, MO awarded 385 degrees. The student population of Clayton, MO in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 912 male students and 614 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clayton, MO are White (271 and 74.5%), followed by Black or African American (46 and 12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (16 and 4.4%), and Two or More Races (12 and 3.3%).

The largest universities in Clayton, MO by number of degrees awarded are Fontbonne University (266 and 69.1%) and Concordia Seminary (119 and 30.9%).

The most popular majors in Clayton, MO are Theological Studies (74 and 19.2%), Divinity & Ministry (45 and 11.7%), and Speech-Language Pathology (42 and 10.9%).

The median tuition cost in Clayton, MO for private four year colleges is $27,996.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Clayton, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,526 (59.8% men and 40.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,526 students enrolled in Clayton, MO, 59.8% men and 40.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 969 records, of which 36% were women and 64% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Divinity & Ministry
45 degrees awarded
Speech-Language Pathology
34 degrees awarded
Theological Studies
18 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Clayton, MO was Divinity & Ministry with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Clayton, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Fontbonne University
266 degrees awarded
Concordia Seminary
119 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fontbonne University with 266 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clayton, MO, which is 0.869 times less than the 206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 271 degrees mean that there were 5.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 46 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,996) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clayton, MO was $812,800 in 2022, which is 2.88 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $683,400 to $812,800, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Clayton, MO is 54.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Clayton, MO have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clayton, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$812,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$37,204

$3,171

Median Property Taxes

±$312

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clayton, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clayton, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.5%

Homeownership

2022

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 54.5% of the housing units in Clayton, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clayton, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2165
Census Tract 2163

The following map shows all of the places in Clayton, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$125,829

Median Household Income

± $12,868

5.82k

Number of Households

± 515

In 2022, the median household income of the 5.82k households in Clayton, MO grew to $125,829 from the previous year's value of $117,593.

The following chart displays the households in Clayton, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clayton, MO is from Clayton, MO.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Clayton, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (59.8%)
Worked At Home (18.4%)
Walked (12.1%)

In 2022, 59.8% of workers in Clayton, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18.4%) and those who walked to work (12.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clayton, MO have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Clayton, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clayton, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clayton, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clayton, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clayton, MO (1.03k out of 12.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clayton, MO is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

98.2% of the population of Clayton, MO has health coverage, with 65% on employee plans, 4.74% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 0.0368% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 29.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

1.76%

Uninsured

65%

Employer Coverage

4.74%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

0.0368%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clayton, MO grew by 76.2% from 0.996% to 1.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clayton, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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