Clayton County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Clayton County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13063
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 063
Geography
- Land Area
- 141.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.67 sq mi
- Total Area
- 144.37 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.552242
- Longitude
- -84.412973
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 279,739
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 200,569
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 247,959 | 88.6% |
| Hispanic | 31,781 | 11.4% |
| White | 23,761 | 8.5% |
| Black | 203,165 | 72.6% |
| Asian | 11,828 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 324 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 190 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3,067 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 184,718 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 15,850 | 7.9% |
| White | 20,027 | 10.0% |
| Black | 152,617 | 76.1% |
| Asian | 9,233 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,982 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 191 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1,899 | 0.9% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 298,924
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,740
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 52,887
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 28,917 | 9.7% |
| Black | 207,482 | 69.4% |
| Asian | 14,751 | 4.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 181,145
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 147,890 | 81.6% |
| Republican | 9,547 | 5.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 23,708 | 13.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 81,151 | 44.8% |
| Female | 99,966 | 55.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,704 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic | 11,649 | 6.4% |
| Black | 141,632 | 78.2% |
| Asian | 5,754 | 3.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 80,483
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,632 | 48.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,886 | 24.8% |
| Black | 65,743 | 46.4% |
| Asian | 1,659 | 28.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 30,706 | 37.8% |
| Female | 49,775 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 52,649 (27.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 42,810 (22.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 115,476
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $219,316
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,534
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.5%
- Public Transit
- 2.2%
- Work From Home
- 10.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.