Clayton (village), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Clayton, Wisconsin
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Location of Clayton in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.34 sq mi (8.65 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 571 |
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545 |
| • Density | 169.73/sq mi (65.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-15100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563136 |
Clayton is a small village located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 571 people lived here. The village is part of a larger area called the Town of Clayton.
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History of Clayton Village
The village of Clayton has a history that goes back many years.
When Clayton Got Its Name
A post office, which is where people send and receive mail, started operating in Clayton in 1876. The village was named after a person named Clayton Rodgers. He was a foreman, which means he was a supervisor, at a local mill.
Geography of Clayton
Clayton is located in a specific spot on the map.
Where is Clayton Located?
Clayton is found at these coordinates: 45°19′36″N 92°10′23″W / 45.326659°N 92.172985°W. This helps people find its exact location in the world.
Size of the Village
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 3.24 square miles (8.39 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.11 square miles (8.05 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
People of Clayton (Demographics)
This section tells us about the people who live in Clayton.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 220 | — | |
| 1920 | 304 | 38.2% | |
| 1930 | 341 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 367 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 350 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 324 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 306 | −5.6% | |
| 1980 | 425 | 38.9% | |
| 1990 | 450 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 507 | 12.7% | |
| 2010 | 571 | 12.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 545 | −4.6% | |
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Clayton's Population in 2010
In 2010, a special count of people called a census showed that 571 people lived in Clayton. These people lived in 208 different homes, and 149 of these were families.
The village had about 183.6 people living in each square mile. There were also 225 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Clayton were White (96.0%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Native American (0.2%), or from other backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 208 homes in Clayton:
- Almost half (48.6%) had children under 18 living there.
- About 39.9% were married couples living together.
- 24.0% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 7.7% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- 28.4% were not families, meaning individuals or groups of unrelated people.
About 24.0% of all homes had just one person living in them. And 7.2% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, about 2.75 people lived in each home, and families had about 3.10 people.
Age in Clayton
The average age of people in Clayton was 29.1 years old.
- About 33.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 11.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 19.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 7.7% were 65 years old or older.
The village had a nearly even number of males and females: 49.2% were male and 50.8% were female.
See also
In Spanish: Clayton (Wisconsin) para niños
