Clayton, Iowa facts for kids
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Clayton, Iowa
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Location of Clayton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 87.55/sq mi (33.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52049
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-13845 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455448 |
Clayton is a small city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, only 45 people lived there. This number was a little lower than the 55 people who lived there in 2000. Clayton is special because it's right on the big Mississippi River. You can only get there by driving on a very steep road!
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History of Clayton
Clayton was started a long time ago, in the year 1849.
Geography of Clayton
Clayton is located at these coordinates: 42°54′11″N 91°8′53″W / 42.90306°N 91.14806°W. It's a small city, covering about 0.49 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People of Clayton
The number of people living in Clayton has changed a lot over the years. In 1880, there were 383 people, but by 1990, it had dropped to just 41. Recently, the population has stayed around 40-50 people.
Clayton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 45 people living in Clayton. These people lived in 30 different households, with 18 of them being families. Most of the people living in Clayton were White. A very small number were from two or more races.
The city had 70 housing units. The average age of people in Clayton was 61.5 years old. Most residents were 45 years or older. About half of the people were male and half were female.
Clayton's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 43 people living in Clayton. They lived in 28 households, and 14 of these were families. All the people counted in the census were White.
The average household had about 1.5 people. The average family had about 2 people. The median age was 59.3 years. Many residents were 45 years or older. About 46.5% of the people were male and 53.5% were female.
Education in Clayton
Students in Clayton go to public schools managed by the Clayton Ridge Community School District. This school district was created in 2005. It was formed when the Guttenberg Community School District and the Garnavillo Community School District joined together. Before this, students in Clayton went to schools in Garnavillo.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (Iowa) para niños
