Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a suburb of Raleigh. As of 2020, Clayton's population was 26,307, up from 16,116 at the 2010 census. By 2024, the town's estimated population was 30,621. 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.
Southeast
Clayton
Johnston County, NC
Population
26,837
Walk Score
71 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,356
Median home value
$260,400
Established
1869
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Clayton Historic District · listed 2010
Notable landmarks
- Clayton Banking Company Building · listed 1996
- Clayton Graded School and Clayton Grammar School-Municipal Auditorium · listed 2001
- Cleveland School · listed 2005
- Ellington-Ellis Farm · listed 1983
- Moore, Walter R. and Eliza Smith, House · listed 2005
- Sanders-Hairr House · listed 1971
- Stallings-Carpenter House · listed 1983
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