Clayton, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Rabun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,420
Population
712/sq mi density
$57,802
Median Income
$30,056 per capita
$228,100
Home Value
$365,223 Zillow
$868
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
336
Violent Crime/100K
2,876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,802 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$228,100 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
336 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,420
Census 2023
Population Density
712
per square mile
Land Area
3.3
square miles (8.5 km²)
Median Age
37.7 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.2%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85%
Spanish
10.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.9%
Veterans
3.6%
40% below US avg (6%)
Disability
22.6%
74% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
79.6%
13% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
20.4%
137% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,420 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 712 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.8% |
| Female | 48.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 10.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.9% |
| Veterans | 3.6% |
| Disability | 22.6% |
| Health Insurance | 79.6% |
| Uninsured | 20.4% |
| Broadband Access | 86.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |