Clayton, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

16,763

Unemployment

2.2%

Poverty

8.0%

Median Home

$605,700

Median Income

$108,387

Median Rent

$1,334

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Clayton SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Clayton, MO Crime Report

260
Total Crimes

1,544.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

-34.18%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Clayton / 100k People	Missouri / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	260	1,544.2	3,073.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	19	112.8	542.7	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	11.8	6.5
Robbery	6	35.6	74.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	13	77.2	413.3	279.7
Property Crime	241	1,431.4	2,531.0	1,958.2
Burglary	27	160.4	378.8	314.2
Larceny	186	1,104.7	1,759.1	1,398.0
Car Theft	28	166.3	393.2	246.0

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Clayton, MO Cost Of Living

144
Clayton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.4x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Clayton	Missouri	National Average
Overall	144	89	100

Services	94	95	100
Groceries	100	96	100
Health	89	96	100
Housing	255	77	100
Transportation	91	91	100
Utilities	97	97	100

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Clayton, MO Photos

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Rankings for Clayton in Missouri

Ranks #3 in Best Places To Live In Missouri

Ranks #22 in Richest Cities In Missouri

Ranks #30 in Safest Places In Missouri

Map Of Clayton, MO

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Population over time in Clayton

Year	Population	% Change
2020	16,763	1.9%
2019	16,448	1.4%
2018	16,214	1.1%
2017	16,034	0.8%
2016	15,900	-0.1%
2015	15,912	0.3%
2014	15,862	0.8%
2013	15,740	1.1%
2012	15,575	1.6%
2011	15,337	-

Race / Ethnicity in Clayton

White

72.9% (12,214)

African American

7.7% (1,295)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

11.6% (1,944)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.4% (67)

Two Or More

3.8% (634)

Hispanic

3.6% (609)

Race	Clayton	MO	USA
White	72.9%	78.8%	60.1%
African American	7.7%	11.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	11.6%	2.0%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.8%	2.9%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.6%	4.3%	18.2%

Gender in Clayton

Female

50.5% (8,472)

Male

49.5% (8,291)

Gender	Clayton	MO	USA
Female	50.5%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	49.5%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Clayton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

-1.0% (-167)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (502)

High School / GED

8.0% (1,341)

Some College

10.0% (1,676)

Associate's Degree

1.0% (167)

Bachelor's Degree

35.0% (5,867)

Master's Degree

23.0% (3,855)

Professional Degree

11.0% (1,843)

Doctorate Degree

10.0% (1,676)

Education	Clayton	MO	USA
< 9th Grade	-1.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	8.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	10.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	1.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	35.0%	18.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	23.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	11.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	10.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Clayton, Missouri

Less than $10,000

6.6% (111,013)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.3% (22,202)

$15,000 to $24,999

2.1% (34,804)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.2% (69,608)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.2% (154,218)

$50,000 to $74,999

14.2% (237,628)

$75,000 to $99,999

8.9% (150,017)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.1% (269,132)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.1% (135,916)

$200,000 or more

29.3% (491,758)

Income	Clayton	MO	USA
Less than $10,000	6.6%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.3%	4.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.1%	9.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.2%	10.0%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.2%	13.7%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	14.2%	18.5%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	8.9%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.1%	14.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.1%	5.3%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	29.3%	5.2%	8.3%