Clayton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
17,282
Population
6,885/sq mi density
$128,898
Median Income
$75,049 per capita
$799,200
Home Value
$887,161 Zillow
$1,648
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
103
Violent Crime/100K
800 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,898 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$799,200 home value, $1,648/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,282
Census 2023
Population Density
6,885
per square mile
Land Area
2.5
square miles (6.4 km²)
Median Age
28.7 yrs
26% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 12.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69.2%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
4.5%
Asian
12.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
83.5%
Spanish
14.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.4%
Veterans
2.3%
62% below US avg (6%)
Disability
6.2%
52% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.1%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.9%
78% below US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,282 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 6,885 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 28.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.5% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
Language
| English Only | 83.5% |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.4% |
| Veterans | 2.3% |
| Disability | 6.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.1% |
| Uninsured | 1.9% |
| Broadband Access | 96.4% |