Demographics & People — Clayton, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,669 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
| Median Age | 45.2 |
| Total Households | 843 |
| Family Households | 432 |
| Average Household Size | 1.96 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,590 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 454 |
| Irish | 403 |
| English | 328 |
| Italian | 239 |
| German | 220 |
| French (except Basque) | 175 |
| Scottish | 103 |
| Other groups | 98 |
| American | 68 |
| Arab | 66 |
Language
| English Only | 1,513 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 1,566 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 297 |
| Population 18+ | 1,432 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clayton, New York.