Editing Clayton, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Decatur and Norton Counties of Kansas}}
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|name                     = Clayton, Kansas
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'''Clayton''' is a city in [[Decatur County, Kansas|Decatur]] and [[Norton County, Kansas|Norton]] counties in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Kansas]].<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 44.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Clayton, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2013675 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=February 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220227104714/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2013675 |archive-date=February 27, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
The first post office in Clayton was established in March 1879.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:NT |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=10 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009132811/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ANT |archivedate=October 9, 2013 }}</ref> Clayton was named for the valuable [[clay]] found in the vicinity.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4534 | title=Profile for Clayton, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref>

Clayton was incorporated as a city in 1907.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n362 366]}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.43|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
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|1910= 191
|1920= 258
|1930= 226
|1940= 153
|1950= 157
|1960= 161
|1970= 127
|1980= 102
|1990= 91
|2000= 66
|2010= 59
|2020= 44
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 44 people, 22 households, and 14 families in Clayton.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 104.5 per square mile (40.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 76.0 per square mile (29.3/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 90.91% (40) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (90.91% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 2.27% (1) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.0% (0) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 2.27% (1) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.55% (2) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 0.0% (0) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 22 households, 18.2% had children under the age of 18; 40.9% were married couples living together; 22.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.3% of households consisted of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 1.8 and the average family size was 2.2.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

18.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 9.1% from 25 to 44, 36.4% from 45 to 64, and 31.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 111.8 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $42,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $32,443) and the median family income was $63,750 (+/- $8,107).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Females had a median income of $35,625 (+/- $21,674). The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,000 (+/- $22,673).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Clayton%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-16 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 59 people, 23 households, and 19 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|137.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 34 housing units at an average density of {{convert|79.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 3.4% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 23 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 13.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 17.4% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age in the city was 50.9 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 42.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 66 people, 27 households, and 18 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|155.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 37 housing units at an average density of {{convert|87.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.48% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 1.52% from two or more races.

There were 27 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,750, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $39,375 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,519. There were 13.3% of families and 10.3% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

==Education==
Clayton and rural areas east of the community are served by [[Norton USD 211]] public school district.<ref name=KSMapasof2015>{{cite web|url=http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_211.pdf|title=USD 211 Map|publisher=[[Kansas Department of Transportation]]|accessdate=2020-04-29}}</ref>  Northwest rural areas (north of highway 383) are served by [[Oberlin USD 294]].  Southwest rural areas (south of highway 383) are served by [[Hoxie USD 412]].

In 2010, Norton USD 211 absorbed the former West Solomon USD 213, which had dissolved.<ref name=KansasSchoolcons>{{cite web|url=https://www.cjonline.com/article/20110724/NEWS/307249967|title=School consolidations in Kansas for past decade|work=[[The Topeka Capital-Journal]]|date=2011-07-24|accessdate=2020-04-26}}</ref>

Clayton schools were closed through school unification. The Clayton High School mascot was Bulldogs.<ref>"Marvin Hardy is Clayton Coach", The Salina Journal, 25 November 1954, p.14.</ref>

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==Further reading==
{{See also|Decatur County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Decatur County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260612 Clayton - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/clayton.PDF Clayton city map], KDOT

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