Clayton, Kansas

Clayton, Kansas
City
Location within Norton County and Kansas
KDOT map of Norton County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°44′13″N100°10′35″W / 39.73694°N 100.17639°W / 39.73694; -100.17639 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
Counties	Decatur, Norton
Founded	1870s
Incorporated	1907
Named for	Clay
Area [2]
• Total	0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,428 ft (740 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	44
• Density	100/sq mi (40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67629
Area code	785
FIPS code	20-13675
GNIS ID	2393549 [1]

Clayton is a city in Decatur and Norton counties in the U.S. state of Kansas. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 44. ^[3]

History

The first post office in Clayton was established in March 1879. ^[4] Clayton was named for the valuable clay found in the vicinity. ^[5]

Clayton was incorporated as a city in 1907. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km²), all land. ^[7]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	191		—
1920	258		35.1%
1930	226		−12.4%
1940	153		−32.3%
1950	157		2.6%
1960	161		2.5%
1970	127		−21.1%
1980	102		−19.7%
1990	91		−10.8%
2000	66		−27.5%
2010	59		−10.6%
2020	44		−25.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 44 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Clayton. ^{[8] [9]} The population density was 104.5 per square mile (40.4/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 76.0 per square mile (29.3/km²). ^{[9] [10]} The racial makeup was 90.91% (40) white or European American (90.91% non-Hispanic white), 2.27% (1) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 2.27% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 4.55% (2) from two or more races. ^[11] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population. ^[12]

Of the 22 households, 18.2% had children under the age of 18; 40.9% were married couples living together; 22.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[9] The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2. ^[13]

18.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 9.1% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 31.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. ^[9] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.8 males. ^[9]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $42,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $32,443) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $8,107). ^[14] Females had a median income of $35,625 (+/- $21,674). The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,000 (+/- $22,673). ^[15]

2010 census

As of the census ^[16] of 2010, there were 59 people, 23 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 137.2 inhabitants per square mile (53.0/km²). There were 34 housing units at an average density of 79.1 per square mile (30.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% White and 3.4% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 23 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 42.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[17] of 2000, there were 66 people, 27 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was 155.1 inhabitants per square mile (59.9/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 87.0 per square mile (33.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% White, and 1.52% from two or more races.

There were 27 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,750, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,519. There were 13.3% of families and 10.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Clayton and rural areas east of the community are served by Norton USD 211 public school district. ^[18] Northwest rural areas (north of highway 383) are served by Oberlin USD 294. Southwest rural areas (south of highway 383) are served by Hoxie USD 412.

In 2010, Norton USD 211 absorbed the former West Solomon USD 213, which had dissolved. ^[19]

Clayton schools were closed through school unification. The Clayton High School mascot was Bulldogs. ^[20]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Clayton, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 27, 2022. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
4. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
5. "Profile for Clayton, Kansas". ePodunk . Retrieved June 21, 2014.
6. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  366.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
9. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
10. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
16. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
17. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
18. "USD 211 Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation . Retrieved April 29, 2020.
19. "School consolidations in Kansas for past decade". The Topeka Capital-Journal . July 24, 2011. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
20. "Marvin Hardy is Clayton Coach", The Salina Journal, 25 November 1954, p.14.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Decatur County, Kansas

External links

• Clayton - Directory of Public Officials
• Clayton city map, KDOT