Clayton, North Carolina

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Clayton, North Carolina
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Motto: 
"The Premier Community for Active Families"
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Location of Clayton, North Carolina
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Clayton
Coordinates: 35°39′30″N78°26′55″W / 35.65833°N 78.44861°W / 35.65833; -78.44861
CountryUnited States
State North Carolina
Counties Johnston, Wake
Established1868
Government
 •  Mayor Jody McLeod [1]
Area
[2]
 •  Town 16.14 sq mi (41.80 km2)
 • Land16.12 sq mi (41.74 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
[3]
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 •  Town 26,307
 • Density1,632.25/sq mi (630.20/km2)
 •  Urban
51,898 (US: 492nd) [4]
 • Urban density1,431.2/sq mi (552.6/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27520, 27527
Area code 919
FIPS code 37-12860 [5]
GNIS feature ID2406276 [3]
Website www.townofclaytonnc.org

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116, [6] up from 6,973 at the 2000 census. By 2019 the town's estimated population was 24,887. [7] Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

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Geography

Clayton is in northern Johnston County, with a small portion extending northwest along US 70 Business into Wake County. In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Clayton Bypass, a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business southeast of town. It was completed in June 2008. US 70 leads southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Interstate 95 at Smithfield. Downtown Raleigh is 16 miles (26 km) northwest of Clayton via US 70 Business and Interstate 40. Many local unincorporated communities outside of the town limits use Clayton mailing addresses, including Cleveland, Powhatan, and Flowers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of the 2010 census the town had an area of 13.53 square miles (35.05 km2), of which 13.51 square miles (34.99 km2) were land and 0.02 square miles (0.06 km2), or 0.16%, were water. [6] The town is part of the Neuse River watershed. The town limits now extend northeast to the Neuse River and beyond.

Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and is shared with The Clayton Center, a performing arts and conference center.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Clayton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Clayton was 107 °F (41.7 °C) on August 18, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was −10 °F (−23.3 °C) on January 21, 1985. [8]

Climate data for Clayton, North Carolina, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1955–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)81
(27)		83
(28)		91
(33)		97
(36)		96
(36)		103
(39)		103
(39)		107
(42)		98
(37)		96
(36)		86
(30)		81
(27)		107
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)71.4
(21.9)		74.4
(23.6)		81.1
(27.3)		86.2
(30.1)		90.6
(32.6)		94.6
(34.8)		96.0
(35.6)		94.8
(34.9)		90.7
(32.6)		85.4
(29.7)		78.8
(26.0)		72.6
(22.6)		97.3
(36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)52.0
(11.1)		55.6
(13.1)		63.2
(17.3)		72.7
(22.6)		79.2
(26.2)		85.7
(29.8)		89.0
(31.7)		87.4
(30.8)		82.0
(27.8)		72.5
(22.5)		62.9
(17.2)		55.1
(12.8)		71.4
(21.9)
Daily mean °F (°C)40.7
(4.8)		43.2
(6.2)		50.2
(10.1)		59.2
(15.1)		67.7
(19.8)		75.1
(23.9)		79.0
(26.1)		77.5
(25.3)		71.8
(22.1)		60.6
(15.9)		50.5
(10.3)		43.6
(6.4)		59.9
(15.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)29.5
(−1.4)		30.8
(−0.7)		37.2
(2.9)		45.8
(7.7)		56.2
(13.4)		64.6
(18.1)		69.0
(20.6)		67.6
(19.8)		61.6
(16.4)		48.7
(9.3)		38.0
(3.3)		32.2
(0.1)		48.4
(9.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C)14.3
(−9.8)		18.8
(−7.3)		23.9
(−4.5)		32.8
(0.4)		43.4
(6.3)		54.3
(12.4)		61.7
(16.5)		59.8
(15.4)		49.9
(9.9)		35.1
(1.7)		25.2
(−3.8)		20.4
(−6.4)		13.0
(−10.6)
Record low °F (°C)−10
(−23)		4
(−16)		11
(−12)		24
(−4)		33
(1)		44
(7)		52
(11)		48
(9)		40
(4)		20
(−7)		12
(−11)		5
(−15)		−10
(−23)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.28
(109)		3.07
(78)		4.10
(104)		3.64
(92)		4.06
(103)		4.21
(107)		6.14
(156)		5.86
(149)		5.89
(150)		3.47
(88)		3.59
(91)		3.82
(97)		52.13
(1,324)
Average snowfall inches (cm)2.2
(5.6)		0.1
(0.25)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.8
(2.0)		3.2
(8.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)10.39.010.18.610.110.111.410.38.27.78.310.6114.7
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)1.20.40.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.42.2
Source 1: NOAA [9]
Source 2: National Weather Service [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 352—
1890 47835.8%
1900 75457.7%
1910 1,44191.1%
1920 1,423−1.2%
1930 1,5337.7%
1940 1,71111.6%
1950 2,22930.3%
1960 3,30248.1%
1970 3,103−6.0%
1980 4,09131.8%
1990 4,75616.3%
2000 6,97346.6%
2010 16,116131.1%
2020 26,30763.2%
U.S. Decennial Census [10]

2020 census

Clayton racial composition [11]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)14,52255.2%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)6,09723.18%
Native American 780.3%
Asian 4071.55%
Pacific Islander 70.03%
Other/Mixed 1,4405.47%
Hispanic or Latino 3,75614.28%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,307 people, 7,488 households, and 5,294 families residing in the town.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, [12] there were 16,116 residents living within the Town of Clayton. There were 5,944 households, with an average of 2.57 persons per household. The population density was 1,192.8 inhabitants per square mile (460.5/km2) with an inventory of 6,648 housing units at an average density of 492 per square mile (190/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.5% White, 21.8% African American, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino 0.4% American Indian, 1.4% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander.

Of the 5,944 households in the 2010 census, 44% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30% were non-families. 25.4% of non-family households were made up of householders living alone. 16.3% of households had individuals 65 years of age or older.

The age demographics of the 2010 census determined that 32.9% were under the age of 19, 4.9% were aged 20 to 24, 32.8% aged 25 to 44, 20.8% aged 45 to 64, and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.9 years. Females made up 52.5% of the population while males made up 47.5% of the population.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,101, and the median income for a family was $64,856. Males had a median income of $46,108 versus $40,839 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,234. These figures put Town of Clayton well ahead of the North Carolina averages for the same categories.

Arts and culture

Sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places include: [13]

Parks and recreation

East Clayton Community Park features soccer and baseball fields, a disc golf course, picnic areas, a walking trail, and a playground. [14]

Government

Town Council

NameOfficeTerm startTerm endReference
Jody McLeodMayorDecember 20032023 [15]
Ruth AndersonCouncilwomanDecember 20232027
Gretchen WilliamsCouncilwomanDecember 20232027
Michael SimsMayor Pro TeamDecember 20212025
Andria ArcherCouncilwomanDecember 20212025
Porter CaseyCouncilmanDecember 20212025

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