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Clayton, DE

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Population
4,527
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
45 ft
Median Home Value
$361,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$107,307
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Clayton in context.

OverallBest places in DelawarePopulation ranking#23 highest population in DelawareNearest larger communityDover, Delaware9.8 miles away · 40,592 residents.

About Clayton

Clayton is a town in Kent and New Castle counties, Delaware, situated within the Dover metropolitan area. Named after Delaware politician John Middleton Clayton and developing around an 1855 railroad line, the community of approximately 4,222 in the state is served by the Smyrna School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Low Sales TaxA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.7ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.1rating

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