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Clayton, IA

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Population
45
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
630 ft
Median Home Value
$137,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,917
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityDubuque, Iowa36 miles away · 59,148 residents.

About Clayton

Clayton is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 45 residents. Clayton is located adjacent to the Mississippi River and is only accessible via a steep road. Clayton was founded in 1849. Students were previously zoned to Garnavillo schools. The through line in Clayton is the way its history and present-day settings remain visible on the same map. Clayton makes the most sense through those concrete details, with its history still visible in the settings people use today.

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