Clayton is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. The population was 10,762
at the 2000 census.
Clayton is also the location of the Clayton Club Saloon, which was established circa 1873.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
of 10.2 km² (3.9 mi²), all land.
Mt. Diablo serves as a beautiful backdrop for Clayton.
History
In 1857, the town of Clayton was laid out and founded by Joel Henry Clayton (1812-1872) and
his two younger brothers. Clayton was born in Bugsworth, now Buxworth, in the United Kingdom, and emigrated to the United States in 1837. After years in other states he settled down
with his wife Margaret (1820-1908) at his town at the foot of Mt. Diablo, where he and his family prospered.
Schools
The public schools of which the minors of Clayton attend include:Mt.Diablo Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School,
Diablo View Middle School, Pine Hollow Middle School, Clayton Valley High School, and Mt. Diablo High School
Demographics
Parts of Clayton as seen from
Mt. Diablo in summer 2004
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 10,762 people, 3,883 households, and 3,207 families residing
in the city. The population density was 1,054.6/km² (2,729.3/mi²). There were 3,924
housing units at an average density of 384.5/km² (995.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.95% White, 1.12% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 5.38% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.54% from other races, and 3.73% from two or more races. 6.33% of the population
were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,883 households out of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were
non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or
older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from
45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 96.0 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $101,652, and the median income for a family was $107,448. Males had a
median income of $77,535 versus $50,279 for females. The per capita income for the
city was $42,048. About 1.2% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty
line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
In the state legislature Clayton is located in the 7th Senate District, represented by Democrat Tom Torlakson, and in the 11th
Assembly District, represented by Democrat Mark DeSaulnier. Federally, Clayton is located in California's 7th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +19[1]
and is represented by Democrat George Miller. Miller received a 94%
progressive rating from a self-described non-partisan group that provides a "searchable
database of Congressional voting records from a Progressive perspective"[2], and a 13% conservative rating from a conservative
group.[3]
External links
Coordinates:
37.940723° N 121.934194°
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