Clayton, North Carolina

Clayton, North Carolina
East Main Street in Clayton
East Main Street in Clayton
Official seal of Clayton, North Carolina
Motto: 
"The Premier Community for Active Families"
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Location of Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton is located in North Carolina
Clayton
Clayton
Clayton is located in the United States
Clayton
Clayton
Coordinates: 35°39′30″N 78°26′55″W / 35.65833°N 78.44861°W / 35.65833; -78.44861
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesJohnston, Wake
Established1869
Government
 • MayorJody McLeod[1]
Area
 • Total17.12 sq mi (44.34 km2)
 • Land17.10 sq mi (44.28 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total26,307
 • Estimate 
(2023)
30,151
 • Density1,761.16/sq mi (680.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
27520, 27527
Area code(s)919, 984
FIPS code37-12860[4]
GNIS feature ID2406276[3]
Websitewww.townofclaytonnc.org

Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2020, Clayton's population was 26,307,[5] up from 16,116 at the 2010 census. By 2024 the town's estimated population was 30,621.[6] Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.

  1. ^ "Mayor Jody McLeod". townofclaytonnc.org. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". Town of Clayton, North Carolina. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, North Carolina
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Decennial Census 2020: DEC Redistricting Data: Clayton town, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 21, 2020.