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Clayton, Wisconsin
Village
Location of Clayton in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Location of Clayton in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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
 (2010)
 • Total 571
 • Estimate 
(2019)
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.

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 / 45.326659; -92.172985. 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.

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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