Clayton County's estimated 2025 population is 298,102 with a growth rate of -0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Clayton County is the 6th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 259,899 and has seen a growth of 14.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Clayton County includes 69.81% Black or African American, 11.52% White, 6.38% other race, 5% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 208,577 | 69.81% |
| White | 34,422 | 11.52% |
| Two or more races | 20,869 | 6.98% |
| Other race | 19,074 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 14,928 | 5% |
| Native American | 673 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 228 | 0.08% |
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Never Married
Clayton County's average per capita income is $38,782. Household income levels show a median of $58,507. The poverty rate stands at 16.84%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,384 | $104,651 |
| Families | $65,181 | $82,384 |
| Households | $58,507 | $74,004 |
| Non Families | $40,963 | $50,158 |
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