Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Clayton
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 Town of Clayton
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Date Established | April 4, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.8 sq mi (87.6 km2) |
| • Land | 33.2 sq mi (86.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
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| • Total | 958 |
| • Density | 28.324/sq mi (10.936/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
The Town of Clayton is a community located in Polk County, Wisconsin, USA. In 2020, about 958 people lived there. It is different from the Village of Clayton, even though they share the same school district. The town also includes smaller areas called Joel and Richardson.
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About the Town of Clayton
The Town of Clayton was officially established on April 4, 1875. It is governed by a chairman and several supervisors. These leaders help make decisions for the community.
Where is Clayton Located?
The Town of Clayton is in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Polk County. The town covers an area of about 33.8 square miles (87.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
People in Clayton
In 2020, there were 958 people living in the Town of Clayton. This means there were about 28 people for every square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most people living in the town are White. A small number of people are from two or more races. About 2.1% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
There were 459 homes in the town. Many of these homes had families living in them. About 32.8% of homes had children under 18. Most families were married couples living together.
Age and Income
The people in Clayton are of different ages. About 26.1% were under 18 years old. The median age was 39 years. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older.
The average income for a household in the town was about $41,719 per year. For families, the average income was around $47,031. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
