Clayton, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°39′30″N 78°26′55″W / 35.65833°N 78.44861°W / 35.65833; -78.44861
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Clayton, North Carolina
East Main Street in Clayton
East Main Street in Clayton
Official seal of Clayton, North Carolina
Motto: 
"The Premier Community for Active Families"
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton is located in North Carolina
Clayton
Clayton
Clayton is located in the United States
Clayton
Clayton
Coordinates: 35°39′30″N 78°26′55″W / 35.65833°N 78.44861°W / 35.65833; -78.44861
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesJohnston, Wake
Established1868
Government
 • MayorJody McLeod[1]
Area
 • Town16.14 sq mi (41.80 km2)
 • Land16.12 sq mi (41.74 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Town26,307
 • Density1,632.25/sq mi (630.20/km2)
 • Urban
51,898 (US: 492nd)[3]
 • Urban density1,431.2/sq mi (552.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27520, 27527
Area code919
FIPS code37-12860[5]
GNIS feature ID2406276[4]
Websitewww.townofclaytonnc.org

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116,[6] up from 6,973 at the 2000 census. By 2019 the town's estimated population was 24,887.[7] Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

Geography[edit]

Clayton is in northern Johnston County, with a small portion extending northwest along US 70 Business into Wake County. In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass, a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business southeast of town. It was completed in June 2008. US 70 leads southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Interstate 95 at Smithfield. Downtown Raleigh is 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Clayton via US 70 Business and Interstate 40. Many local unincorporated communities outside of the town limits use Clayton mailing addresses, including Cleveland, Powhatan, and Flowers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the 2010 census the town had an area of 13.53 square miles (35.05 km2), of which 13.51 square miles (34.99 km2) were land and 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.16%, were water.[6] The town is part of the Neuse River watershed. The town limits now extend northeast to the Neuse River and beyond.

Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and is shared with The Clayton Center, a performing arts and conference center.

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clayton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Clayton was 107 °F (41.7 °C) on August 18, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was −10 °F (−23.3 °C) on January 21, 1985.[8]

Climate data for Clayton, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1955–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 81
(27)
83
(28)
91
(33)
97
(36)
96
(36)
103
(39)
103
(39)
107
(42)
98
(37)
96
(36)
86
(30)
81
(27)
107
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 71.4
(21.9)
74.4
(23.6)
81.1
(27.3)
86.2
(30.1)
90.6
(32.6)
94.6
(34.8)
96.0
(35.6)
94.8
(34.9)
90.7
(32.6)
85.4
(29.7)
78.8
(26.0)
72.6
(22.6)
97.3
(36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 52.0
(11.1)
55.6
(13.1)
63.2
(17.3)
72.7
(22.6)
79.2
(26.2)
85.7
(29.8)
89.0
(31.7)
87.4
(30.8)
82.0
(27.8)
72.5
(22.5)
62.9
(17.2)
55.1
(12.8)
71.4
(21.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 40.7
(4.8)
43.2
(6.2)
50.2
(10.1)
59.2
(15.1)
67.7
(19.8)
75.1
(23.9)
79.0
(26.1)
77.5
(25.3)
71.8
(22.1)
60.6
(15.9)
50.5
(10.3)
43.6
(6.4)
59.9
(15.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 29.5
(−1.4)
30.8
(−0.7)
37.2
(2.9)
45.8
(7.7)
56.2
(13.4)
64.6
(18.1)
69.0
(20.6)
67.6
(19.8)
61.6
(16.4)
48.7
(9.3)
38.0
(3.3)
32.2
(0.1)
48.4
(9.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 14.3
(−9.8)
18.8
(−7.3)
23.9
(−4.5)
32.8
(0.4)
43.4
(6.3)
54.3
(12.4)
61.7
(16.5)
59.8
(15.4)
49.9
(9.9)
35.1
(1.7)
25.2
(−3.8)
20.4
(−6.4)
13.0
(−10.6)
Record low °F (°C) −10
(−23)
4
(−16)
11
(−12)
24
(−4)
33
(1)
44
(7)
52
(11)
48
(9)
40
(4)
20
(−7)
12
(−11)
5
(−15)
−10
(−23)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.28
(109)
3.07
(78)
4.10
(104)
3.64
(92)
4.06
(103)
4.21
(107)
6.14
(156)
5.86
(149)
5.89
(150)
3.47
(88)
3.59
(91)
3.82
(97)
52.13
(1,324)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 2.2
(5.6)
0.1
(0.25)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.8
(2.0)
3.2
(8.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10.3 9.0 10.1 8.6 10.1 10.1 11.4 10.3 8.2 7.7 8.3 10.6 114.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 1.2 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 2.2
Source 1: NOAA[9]
Source 2: National Weather Service[8]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880352
189047835.8%
190075457.7%
19101,44191.1%
19201,423−1.2%
19301,5337.7%
19401,71111.6%
19502,22930.3%
19603,30248.1%
19703,103−6.0%
19804,09131.8%
19904,75616.3%
20006,97346.6%
201016,116131.1%
202026,30763.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2020 census[edit]

Clayton racial composition[11]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 14,522 55.2%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 6,097 23.18%
Native American 78 0.3%
Asian 407 1.55%
Pacific Islander 7 0.03%
Other/Mixed 1,440 5.47%
Hispanic or Latino 3,756 14.28%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,307 people, 7,488 households, and 5,294 families residing in the town.

2010 census[edit]

As of the 2010 census,[12] there were 16,116 residents living within the Town of Clayton. There were 5,944 households, with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The population density was 1,192.8 inhabitants per square mile (460.5/km2) with an inventory of 6,648 housing units at an average density of 492 per square mile (190/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% White, 21.8% African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino 0.4% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander.

Of the 5,944 households in the 2010 census, 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were non-families. 25.4% of non-family households were made up of householders living alone. 16.3% of households had individuals 65 years of age or older.

The age demographics of the 2010 census determined that 32.9% were under the age of 19, 4.9% were aged 20 to 24, 32.8% aged 25 to 44, 20.8% aged 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. Females made up 52.5% of the population while males made up 47.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,101, and the median income for a family was $64,856. Males had a median income of $46,108 versus $40,839 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,234. These figures put Town of Clayton well ahead of the North Carolina averages for the same categories.

Arts and culture[edit]

Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include:[13]

Parks and recreation[edit]

East Clayton Community Park features soccer and baseball fields, a disc golf course, picnic areas, a walking trail, and a playground.[14]

Government[edit]

Town Council[edit]

Name Office Term start Term end Reference
Jody McLeod Mayor December 2003 2023 [15]
Ruth Anderson Councilwoman December 2023 2027
Gretchen Williams Councilwoman December 2023 2027
Michael Sims Mayor Pro Team December 2021 2025
Andria Archer Councilwoman December 2021 2025
Porter Casey Councilman December 2021 2025

Education[edit]

  • Clayton High School
  • Cleveland High School
  • Clayton Middle School
  • Cooper Academy
  • Cleveland Elementary School
  • East Clayton Elementary School
  • Powhatan Elementary School
  • River Dell Elementary School
  • Riverwood Elementary School
  • Riverwood Middle School
  • West Clayton Elementary School
  • American Leadership Academy Johnston

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mayor Jody McLeod". townofclaytonnc.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. ^ United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, North Carolina
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Clayton town, North Carolina". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.
  8. ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Raleigh". National Weather Service. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  9. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Clayton WTP, NC". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  12. ^ "Clayton (Town) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau". Archived from the original on August 16, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.
  13. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  14. ^ "East Clayton Community Park". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  15. ^ "Mayor Jody McLeod". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  16. ^ "Chris Archer Stats, News, Bio".
  17. ^ Trinity Dean Valerie Ashby Appointed to Second Five-Year Term. Duke Today. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  18. ^ Sam Beddingfield. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  19. ^ Gary Clark Stats. Basketball-Reference. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  20. ^ Vern Duncan Stats. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  21. ^ Douglas Ellington: Asheville's Boomtown Architect. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  22. ^ "Lt. Eric Lamar Ellington 1889-1913". Houston Post. October–November 1957. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  23. ^ "Clayton's Keni Harrison bounces back with world record hurdle run". Retrieved September 13, 2016.
  24. ^ Rodney Rowe | USA Track & Field. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  25. ^ Kodi Whitley. Baseball-Reference. Retrieved October 29, 2020.

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