Clayton, DE
Living in Clayton
Bikeability13
Walkability5
Commute24
Public Transit26
Affordability35
Public Safety83
Airports89
Hospitals19
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation+644 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
81%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black36%
Caucasian52%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household81%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
62%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$197 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200951%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K25%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas9%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas77%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Clayton
United States45
Delaware34
Dover Metro Area32
Kent County32
Property Crime in Clayton
United States48
Delaware35
Dover Metro Area31
Kent County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Clayton
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding73
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Clayton, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Clayton, DE
Smyrna Christian School
3 miles, N
Kenton Mennonite School
4 miles, SW
Green Hill
4 miles, S
Kingdom Christian Academy
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Clayton, DE
Delaware State University
8 miles, SE
Wesley College
9 miles, SE
Washington College
24 miles, W
Wilmington University
28 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Clayton, DE
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
10 miles, SE
Dover Behavioral Health System
11 miles, SE
Salem Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Clayton, DE
Philadelphia International Airport
46 miles, NE
Atlantic City International Airport
58 miles, E
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
81 miles, W