Clayton Town, Delaware
As of the census of 2000, there were 1273 people in the town, organized into 499 households, and 347 families living in the town. The population density was 1242.3 people per square mile (479.65/kmē), making it the 42nd most densely populated town in Delaware. There were 524 housing units at an average density of 513.7 per square mile (198.34/kmē). The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.05. In the town Age distribution was 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.2 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 123.4 females. The median age of the town's population was 35.8 years, The median age of males and females living in Clayton Town was 33.4 and 38 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 90.26% White, 8.09% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian, 0.71% from two or more races and 0.47% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $43462, it is the 31st highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of Delaware. The median income for a family in the town was $48000, it is 35th wealthiest town by median family income in Delaware. The per capita income for the town was $18268, it is Delaware's 45th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income was $25809, Median income for males is $31681, compared with $20859 for females.
In 2000, 349 pupils and students, of which 49.57% are male and 50.43% are female, 27.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.3% nursery or pri school, 4.3% kindergarten, 61.32% elementary school, 18.34% high school and 9.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1273 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1307 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1309 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1319 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1334 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1350 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1372 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1405 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1431 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1457 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1481 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 114 | 100 | 214 |
| High school | 24 | 40 | 64 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton town, Delaware | $43462 | $48000 | $18268 |
| Kent County, Delaware | $40950 | $46504 | $18662 |
| Delaware, United States | $47381 | $55257 | $23305 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |