Clayton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Clayton, North Carolina
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East Main Street in Clayton
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| Motto(s):
"The Premier Community for Active Families"
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Location of Clayton, North Carolina
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 Clayton, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Clayton, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| Counties | Johnston, Wake | |
| Established | 1869 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.12 sq mi (44.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 17.10 sq mi (44.28 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26,307 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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30,151 | |
| • Density | 1,761.16/sq mi (680.00/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
27520, 27527
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| Area code(s) | 919, 984 | |
| FIPS code | 37-12860 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406276 | |
Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States. It is often seen as a nearby town to Raleigh. In 2020, Clayton had a population of 26,307 people. This was a big jump from 16,116 people in 2010. By 2024, the town's population was estimated to be over 30,000! This growth is happening because Clayton is close to the Research Triangle area. It also has easy access to major roads like I-40 and US 70.
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Where is Clayton?
Clayton is mostly in western Johnston County. A small part of it reaches into Wake County. A special highway, the Clayton Bypass, was finished in 2008. It helps drivers get around town more easily. US 70 connects Clayton to Interstate 95 at Smithfield. Downtown Raleigh is about 16 miles northwest. Many smaller communities near Clayton also use Clayton mailing addresses. These include Cleveland and Powhatan.
The town covers about 17 square miles of land. A very small part is water. Clayton is part of the Neuse River area. The town's borders now reach the Neuse River itself.
The Town Hall is at 111 East Second Street. It shares its building with The Clayton Center. This center is a place for shows and meetings.
What's the Weather Like?
Clayton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Clayton was 107°F (42°C) in August 1988. The coldest was -10°F (-23°C) in January 1985.
| Climate data for Clayton, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1955–present | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People in Clayton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 352 | — | |
| 1890 | 478 | 35.8% | |
| 1900 | 754 | 57.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,441 | 91.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,423 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,533 | 7.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,711 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,229 | 30.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,302 | 48.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,103 | −6.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,091 | 31.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,756 | 16.3% | |
| 2000 | 6,973 | 46.6% | |
| 2010 | 16,116 | 131.1% | |
| 2020 | 26,307 | 63.2% | |
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Clayton has grown a lot over the years! In 1880, only 352 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 26,307.
Who Lives in Clayton?
The 2020 United States census showed that 26,307 people lived in Clayton. There were 9,579 households, which is a big increase! On average, about three people lived in each home.
Most people in Clayton are White (57.6%). About 23.6% are Black or African American. Around 14.3% of the people are Hispanic or Latino. There are also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents.
In 2010, about 44% of homes had kids under 18. Many homes (50.6%) were married couples living together. The average age in Clayton was about 35 years old. The town's income levels were higher than the average for North Carolina.
Fun Things to Do in Clayton
Clayton has many cool places to visit. Some historic spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include old buildings and homes.
- Clayton Banking Company Building
- Clayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-Municipal Auditorium
- Clayton Historic District
- Cleveland School
- Ellington-Ellis Farm
- Walter R. and Eliza Smith Moore House
- Sanders-Hairr House
- Stallings-Carpenter House
Parks and Recreation
Clayton has lots of parks and outdoor activities for everyone!
- Bailey and Sarah William Preserve: This place has seven miles of trails. You can walk or bike here.
- Clayton Community Center: This large building has an indoor track and a fitness center. It also has a big gym and rooms for art and pottery. There's even a garden with a greenhouse!
- Clayton Community Park: This big park is 42 acres. It has a paved walking trail, baseball fields, and volleyball courts. You can also find picnic spots and two playgrounds.
- East Clayton Community Park: This park offers soccer and baseball fields. It also has a disc golf course, picnic areas, and a walking trail. Plus, there's a playground for kids!
Other great places include the Clayton Municipal Park and the Clayton River Walk on the Neuse. You can also visit Clemmons Educational State Forest. For sports, there's the Pine Hollow Golf Club and the Riverwood Golf & Athletic Club.
Schools in Clayton
- Academy of Hope
- American Leadership Academy - Johnston
- Clayton High School
- Cleveland High School
- Clayton Middle School
- Cooper Academy
- Cleveland Elementary School
- East Clayton Elementary School
- Johnston Charter Academy
- Lifespring Academy
- Powhatan Elementary School
- River Dell Elementary School
- Riverwood Elementary School
- Riverwood Middle School
- Swift Creek Middle
- Thales Academy
- West Clayton Elementary School
Famous People from Clayton
Many talented people have come from Clayton!
- Chris Archer: A professional Major League Baseball player.
- Valerie Ashby: A chemist who became president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
- Sam Beddingfield: A test pilot and aerospace engineer.
- Gary Clark: An NBA basketball player.
- William Dodd: A historian and former United States Ambassador to Germany.
- Johnny Dutch: A USA Track & Field athlete.
- Vern Duncan: A former Major League Baseball player.
- Douglas Ellington: A famous architect known for his Art Deco designs.
- Eric Ellington: A pioneer in military aviation. A field in Houston, Texas, is named after him.
- Omarion Hampton: A running back for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Kendra "Keni" Harrison: She set a world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles.
- Corey Lee: A Major League Baseball player.
- Jaylee Burley Mead: An astronomer who worked at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
- Evan Philips: A Major League Baseball player.
- Rodney Rowe: A track and field sprinter.
- James Talacek: A professional aquanaut.
- Kodi Whitley: A Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
