Clayton, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clayton, Kansas
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Location within Norton County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Decatur, Norton |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 44 |
| • Density | 104.8/sq mi (40.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67629
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-13675 |
| GNIS ID | 2393549 |
Clayton is a small city in the state of Kansas, USA. It is located in both Decatur and Norton counties. In 2020, about 44 people lived there.
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History of Clayton
The first post office in Clayton opened in March 1879. The city was named Clayton because of the valuable clay found nearby.
Clayton officially became a city in 1907. This means it got its own local government.
Geography of Clayton
Clayton is a small place, covering about 0.43 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Clayton
The number of people living in Clayton has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 191 | — | |
| 1920 | 258 | 35.1% | |
| 1930 | 226 | −12.4% | |
| 1940 | 153 | −32.3% | |
| 1950 | 157 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 161 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 127 | −21.1% | |
| 1980 | 102 | −19.7% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 66 | −27.5% | |
| 2010 | 59 | −10.6% | |
| 2020 | 44 | −25.4% | |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, a count of the population (called a census) found 44 people living in Clayton. These people lived in 22 different homes. Most of the people were white.
About 18% of the population was under 18 years old. About 32% were 65 years or older. The average age in Clayton was about 57.5 years.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 59 people living in Clayton. They lived in 23 homes. Most people were white, and a small number were Native American.
About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age was about 50.9 years.
Education in Clayton
Students in Clayton and the areas just east of it go to schools in the Norton USD 211 public school district.
If you live in the rural areas northwest of Clayton (north of highway 383), you would go to schools in the Oberlin USD 294 district.
For those in the rural areas southwest of Clayton (south of highway 383), the schools are part of the Hoxie USD 412 district.
The schools in Clayton itself were closed down as part of a school reorganization. The high school in Clayton used to have a mascot called the Bulldogs.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (Kansas) para niños
