2023 ACS Census Data · Population 298,771
Clayton County is a large county in Georgia with a population of 298,771. The median household income is $58,507, 10% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.8%, median home value is $194,500, and 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
298,771
2023 estimate
Rank #238 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$58,507
Household
Rank #2067 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$194,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1299 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1647 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
53.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
13.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
21.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% below Georgia avg·10% below national avg
Poverty Rate
3% above Georgia avg·12% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
20% above Georgia avg·15% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,826
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% above Georgia avg·7% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
41% above Georgia avg·41% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
24% below Georgia avg·27% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
57% below Georgia avg·70% below national avg
Housing Units
114,818
Households
105,626
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,422
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
33 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
2% above Georgia avg·11% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Georgia avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
19.5%
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