Clayton County, GA

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2020 Population

287,560

1.42% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

32.5

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

16.6%

10.6% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,460

3.33% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$122,100

12.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

132,229

1.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Clayton County, GA had a population of 288k people with a median age of 32.5 and a median household income of $49,460. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Clayton County, GA grew from 283,538 to 287,560, a 1.42% increase and its median household income grew from $47,864 to $49,460, a 3.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Clayton County, GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (68.8%), White (Non-Hispanic) (9.58%), White (Hispanic) (5.51%), Other (Hispanic) (5.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.09%).

None of the households in Clayton County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.3% of the residents in Clayton County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Clayton County, GA are Clayton State University (1,224 degrees awarded in 2020), United Education Institute-Morrow (527 degrees), and Empire Beauty School-Morrow (70 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Clayton County, GA was $122,100, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%.

Most people in Clayton County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Clayton County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Clayton County, GA borders DeKalb County, GA, Fayette County, GA, Fulton County, GA, Henry County, GA, and Spalding County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Clayton County, GA is home to a population of 288k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 13% of Clayton County, GA residents were born outside of the country (37.3k people).

In 2020, there were 7.18 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (198k people) in Clayton County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.5k White (Non-Hispanic) and 15.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2020 Citizenship

92.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 93.3% of Clayton County, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Clayton County, GA was 92.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Clayton County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clayton County, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
198k ± 1.45k
White (Non-Hispanic)
27.5k ± 83
White (Hispanic)
15.9k ± 1.88k

13.2%

Hispanic Population

37.9k people

13.2% of the people in Clayton County, GA are hispanic (37.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Clayton County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
234,298 ± 11,751 people
India
98,606 ± 7,673 people
Jamaica
44,462 ± 5,166 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 234,298 Georgia residents, followed by India with 98,606 and Jamaica with 44,462.

Foreign-Born Population

13%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

37.3k people

13.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

38.3k people

As of 2020, 13% of Clayton County, GA residents (37.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clayton County, GA was 13.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Clayton County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,245 ± 611
Gulf War (1990s)
3,852 ± 541
Vietnam
3,628 ± 510

Clayton County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Clayton County, GA employs 132k people. The largest industries in Clayton County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,365 people), Transportation & Warehousing (17,355 people), and Retail Trade (16,264 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($49,558), Utilities ($46,429), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($44,534).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,276. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

132k

2020 Value

± 3,572

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clayton County, GA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 130k employees to 132k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clayton County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,042 people), Sales & Related Occupations (12,407 people), and Transportation Occupations (10,815 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clayton County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

132k

2020 Value

± 3,572

1.96%

1 Year growth

± 3.52%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Clayton County, GA grew at a rate of 1.96%, from 130k employees to 132k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clayton County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (17,365 people), Transportation & Warehousing (17,355 people), and Retail Trade (16,264 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clayton County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Clayton County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,850

Median earning men ± $1,416

$28,503

Median earning women ± $1,051

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($50,498), Public Administration ($45,000), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,124).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($48,621), Public Administration ($43,915), and Construction ($40,878).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,470
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
851
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
820
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.03M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$705k
Manufacturing
$590k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $68.9B, followed by Mixed freight ($63.5B) and Electronics ($51.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia.

$626B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $626B. This is expected to increase 108% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$57.7B
Tennessee
$34B
North Carolina
$30.2B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $57.7B, followed by Tennessee with $34B and North Carolina and $30.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Clayton County, GA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 85% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (14.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.939%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (85%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (14.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.939%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Clayton County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Clayton County, GA awarded 1,899 degrees. The student population of Clayton County, GA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 2,585 male students and 6,136 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Clayton County, GA are Black or African American (1,341 and 71.6%), followed by White (193 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (113 and 6.04%), and Unknown (108 and 5.77%).

The largest universities in Clayton County, GA by number of degrees awarded are Clayton State University (1,224 and 64.5%), United Education Institute-Morrow (527 and 27.8%), and Empire Beauty School-Morrow (70 and 3.69%).

The most popular majors in Clayton County, GA are Medical Assistant (236 and 12.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (166 and 8.74%), and General Business Administration & Management (140 and 7.37%).

The median tuition cost in Clayton County, GA for a public four year colleges is $4,064 for in-state students and $14,786 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Clayton County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,721 (29.6% men and 70.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,721 students enrolled in Clayton County, GA, 29.6% men and 70.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 5,186 records, of which 74.1% were women and 25.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
98 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
92 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Clayton County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 91 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Clayton County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Clayton State University
1,224 degrees awarded
United Education Institute-Morrow
527 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Morrow
70 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clayton State University with 1,224 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 564 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clayton County, GA, which is 0.422 times less than the 1,335 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 1,341 degrees mean that there were 6.95 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 193 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 2-year ($10,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,504) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,074) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Measure

In 2020, 0.952% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.869% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.28M), Some college (1.79M), and Bachelors Degree (1.47M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Clayton County, GA was $122,100 in 2020, which is 0.531 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $108,500 to $122,100, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Clayton County, GA is 50.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Clayton County, GA have an average commute time of 32.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clayton County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Clayton County, GA is $49,460. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Clayton County, GA was Census Tract 406.14 with a value of $101,071, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 405.10, with respective values of $66,641 and $65,110.

In 2021, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.47%.

Housing

Property

$122,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,309

$48,667

Median Property Taxes

±$1,958

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clayton County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clayton County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

50.3%

Homeownership

2020

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 50.3% of the housing units in Clayton County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clayton County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 406.14
Census Tract 406.09
Census Tract 405.10

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Clayton County, GA was Census Tract 406.14 with a value of $101,071, followed by Census Tract 406.09 and Census Tract 405.10, with respective values of $66,641 and $65,110.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Clayton County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,460

Median Household Income

± $1,144

96.8k

Number of Households

± 2,985

In 2020, the median household income of the 96.8k households in Clayton County, GA grew to $49,460 from the previous year's value of $47,864.

The following chart displays the households in Clayton County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Clayton County, GA is from Georgia.

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2020, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.302% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.9%)
Carpooled (13.1%)
Worked At Home (4.71%)

In 2020, 74.9% of workers in Clayton County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.1%) and those who worked at home (4.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Clayton County, GA have a longer commute time (32.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.64% of the workforce in Clayton County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Clayton County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Clayton County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clayton County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 21.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clayton County, GA (46.7k out of 281k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clayton County, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 24.4% of the children was living in poverty in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 16.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 632 in Clayton County, GA. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 85.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

80.8% of the population of Clayton County, GA has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 6.52% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 2.37% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Clayton County, GA see 3811 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.76% decrease from the previous year (3960 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4059 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1484 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,811 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Clayton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Clayton County, GA see an average of 3,811 patients per year. This represents a 3.76% decrease from the previous year (3,960 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Clayton County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.36% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

19.2%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

6.52%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

2.37%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clayton County, GA declined by 8.43% from 21% to 19.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clayton County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.3 in Clayton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clayton County, GA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.9% in Clayton County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Clayton County, GA.

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