Georgia

Clayton

297,595
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Clayton

Clayton, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 4,466. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 297,595.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 18 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Kilpatrick's Raid - Lovejoy's Station and Jonesborough, Kilpatrick's Second Raid - Jonesborough August 1864, Skirmish at Jonesborough (August 31, 1864), and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020297,595
2010259,424
2000236,517
1990182,052
1980150,357
197098,043
196046,365
195022,872
194011,655
193010,260
192011,159
191010,453
19009,598
18908,295
18808,027
18705,477
18604,466
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Clayton

Military engagements that took place in Clayton, Georgia.

Kilpatrick's Raid - Lovejoy's Station and Jonesborough
1864
Kilpatrick's Second Raid - Jonesborough August 1864
1864
Skirmish at Jonesborough (August 31, 1864)
1864
Kilpatrick's Raid on the Macon Railroad (Aug 1864)
1864
Battle of Jonesborough (Atlanta)
1864
Jonesborough Georgia
1864
Battle of Jonesborough
1864
Battle of Jonesborough — Davis's Assault on Hardee (September 1)
1864
Battle of Jonesboro
1864
Battle of Jonesborough (Georgia)
1864
Battle of Jonesborough – First Day
1864
Battle of Rough and Ready Station
1864
Battle of Jonesborough – Second Day and Fall of Atlanta
1864
Battle of Jonesborough — Hardee's Attack (August 31)
1864
Kilpatrick's Raid – Jonesborough (second attempt)
1864
Skirmish at Flint River (near Jonesborough)
1864
Battle of Jonesborough — Final Battle
1864
Battle of Flint River (Jonesborough approach)
1864

Historic places in Clayton

National Register of Historic Places listings in Clayton, Georgia.

Crawford-Dorsey House and Cemetery
Lovejoy
Stately Oaks
Jonesboro
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Frequently asked about Clayton

When does Clayton first appear in the US census?
Clayton, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 4,466.
What is the population of Clayton?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Clayton had a recorded population of 297,595.
Were any battles fought in Clayton?
18 documented military engagements took place in Clayton, including Kilpatrick's Raid - Lovejoy's Station and Jonesborough, Kilpatrick's Second Raid - Jonesborough August 1864, Skirmish at Jonesborough (August 31, 1864).
How many historic places are in Clayton?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Clayton, Georgia.
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