Clayton County, GA

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2021 Population

294,335

2.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.7

0.615% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.4%

1.05% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$51,945

5.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$136,600

11.9% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

136,395

3.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Clayton County, GA had a population of 294k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $51,945. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Clayton County, GA grew from 287,560 to 294,335, a 2.36% increase and its median household income grew from $49,460 to $51,945, a 5.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clayton County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (69.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.02%), White (Hispanic) (4.97%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.83%).

None of the households in Clayton County, GA 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.

93.4% of the residents in Clayton County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clayton County, GA are Clayton State University (1,315 degrees awarded in 2021), United Education Institute-Morrow (657 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Morrow (71 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Clayton County, GA was $136,600, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Clayton County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Clayton County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Clayton County, GA borders DeKalb County, GA, Fayette County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Henry County, GA, and Spalding County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Clayton County, GA is home to a population of 294k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 12.8% of Clayton County, GA residents were born outside of the country (37.7k people).

In 2021, there were 7.61 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (204k people) in Clayton County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 14.8k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2021 Citizenship

93.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.4% of Clayton County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Clayton County, GA was 93.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clayton County, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
204k ± 1.22k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.8k ± 82
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 182

13.3%

Hispanic Population

39.2k people

13.3% of the people in Clayton County, GA are hispanic (39.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

37.7k people

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

37.3k people

As of 2021, 12.8% of Clayton County, GA residents (37.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clayton County, GA was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,445 ± 744
Vietnam
3,767 ± 613
Gulf War (1990s)
3,077 ± 618

Clayton County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clayton County, GA employs 136k people. The largest industries in Clayton County, GA are Transportation & Warehousing (19,343 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,426 people), and Retail Trade (15,319 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($47,467), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($46,156), and Utilities ($46,050).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

136k

2021 Value

± 3,798

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clayton County, GA grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 132k employees to 136k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clayton County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (18,891 people), Sales & Related Occupations (11,967 people), and Transportation Occupations (11,694 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clayton County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

136k

2021 Value

± 3,798

3.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Clayton County, GA grew at a rate of 3.15%, from 132k employees to 136k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clayton County, GA, are Transportation & Warehousing (19,343 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,426 people), and Retail Trade (15,319 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clayton County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Clayton County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,483

Median earning men ± $1,183

$30,181

Median earning women ± $928

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,397), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,138), and Information ($44,870).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($50,121), Construction ($43,464), and Public Administration ($42,635).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,470
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
851
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
820
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.03M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$705k
Manufacturing
$590k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clayton County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 85% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (14.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.939%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (85%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (14.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.939%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clayton County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Clayton County, GA awarded 2,116 degrees. The student population of Clayton County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,815 male students and 5,637 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clayton County, GA are Black or African American (1,198 and 57.5%), followed by Unknown (444 and 21.3%), White (183 and 8.79%), and Hispanic or Latino (138 and 6.63%).

The largest universities in Clayton County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Clayton State University (1,315 and 62.1%), United Education Institute-Morrow (657 and 31%), and Empire Beauty School-Morrow (71 and 3.36%).

The most popular majors in Clayton County, GA are Medical Assistant (305 and 14.4%), Dental Assisting (169 and 7.99%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (162 and 7.66%).

The median tuition cost in Clayton County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,064 for in-state students and $14,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Clayton County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 62.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 58.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,452 (33.3% men and 66.7% 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 2021 there were 8,452 students enrolled in Clayton County, GA, 33.3% men and 66.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,191 records, of which 71.9% were women and 28.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Community Psychology
104 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
105 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clayton County, GA was Community Psychology with 104 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clayton State University
1,315 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Morrow
657 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Morrow
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clayton State University with 1,315 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 541 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clayton County, GA, which is 0.343 times less than the 1,575 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,198 degrees mean that there were 2.7 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 444 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 for-profit, 2-year ($10,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,504) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,074) 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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 County, GA was $136,600 in 2021, which is 0.558 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $122,100 to $136,600, a 11.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Clayton County, GA is 52%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Clayton County, GA have an average commute time of 31.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clayton County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clayton County, GA is $51,945. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clayton County, GA was Census Tract 406.14 with a value of $104,010, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 405.10, with respective values of $75,233 and $68,390.

In 2022, 20.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.54%.

Housing

Property

$136,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,713

$53,803

Median Property Taxes

±$2,391

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 County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2021

71.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52% of the housing units in Clayton County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 406.14
Census Tract 406.09
Census Tract 405.10

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clayton County, GA was Census Tract 406.14 with a value of $104,010, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 405.10, with respective values of $75,233 and $68,390.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,945

Median Household Income

± $1,739

103k

Number of Households

± 3,293

In 2021, the median household income of the 103k households in Clayton County, GA grew to $51,945 from the previous year's value of $49,460.

The following chart displays the households in Clayton County, GA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clayton County, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (13.8%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Clayton County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.8%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

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

31.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clayton County, GA have a longer commute time (31.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.31% of the workforce in Clayton County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 20.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.54%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clayton County, GA (47.4k out of 288k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 25% of the children was living in poverty in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 16%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 632 in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 85.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

81.7% of the population of Clayton County, GA has health coverage, with 38.4% on employee plans, 22.5% on Medicaid, 7.32% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.94% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Clayton County, GA see 3653 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.15% decrease from the previous year (3811 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4009 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1400 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,653 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clayton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Clayton County, GA see an average of 3,653 patients per year. This represents a 4.15% decrease from the previous year (3,811 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clayton County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.53% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

18.3%

Uninsured

38.4%

Employer Coverage

22.5%

Medicaid

7.32%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clayton County, GA declined by 0.192% from 18.3% to 18.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 73.5 in Clayton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clayton County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.8% in Clayton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clayton County, GA.

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