Clayton

About 11,000 residents make their homes in Clayton, a small city nestled at the foot of Mount Diablo.

Welcome to Clayton

 
About 11,000 residents make their homes in Clayton, a small city nestled at the foot of Mount Diablo. Founded in 1857, Clayton is proud of its history as a former coal mining town that in 1964 became the 13th city to incorporate in Contra Costa County.
 
Today Clayton is a community that values civic pride, family life, and an appreciation of the traditions and volunteer spirit that gave the town its start. Residents are active supporters of such townwide annual events as the Art and Wine Festival, Clayton's own Fourth of July parade, a rib cook-off, and an Oktoberfest celebration. One of the most popular community events is the Concert in the Grove summer series in Downtown Park.
 
CNN Money Magazine named Clayton on the "Top 100 Places to Live in the Nation" three times. According to Money's ranking, Clayton is "a suburb that doesn't feel like one." Its unique character binds the community like the 27 miles of trails for pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians that meander through the town.
 
Clayton is part of Mt. Diablo Unified School District, one of the largest school districts in California. Students in Clayon attend Mt. Diablo Elementary School, Diablo View Middle School, and Clayton Valley Charter High School.

Overview for Clayton, CA

11,136 people live in Clayton, where the median age is 44.1 and the average individual income is $67,549. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,136

Total Population

44.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$67,549

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Clayton, CA

Clayton has 3,986 households, with an average household size of 2.79. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Clayton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,136 people call Clayton home. The population density is 2,900.08 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

11,136

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44.1

Median Age

48.63 / 51.37%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • High School Degree
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3,986

Total Households

2.79

Average Household Size

$67,549

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Clayton, CA

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