Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, and borders the independent city of St. Louis. The population was 17,355 at the 2020 census. Organized in 1877, the city was named after Ralph Clayton, a former slave owner, who donated the land for the St. Louis County courthouse.
| Ethnicity | Clayton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.9% | 60.1% |
| African American | 7.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 11.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Clayton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Education | Clayton | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 8% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 10% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 1% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10% | 1.0% |