Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116, up from 6,973 at the 2000 census. By 2019 the town's estimated population was 24,887. 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.
Clayton, North Carolina | |
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Town | |
East Main Street in Clayton | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: "The Premier Community for Active Families" | |
Location of Clayton, North Carolina | |
Clayton Clayton | |
| Coordinates: 35°39′30″N 78°26′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Counties | Johnston, Wake |
| Established | 1868 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jody McLeod |
| Area | |
| • Town | 16.14 sq mi (41.80 km2) |
| • Land | 16.12 sq mi (41.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Town | 26,307 |
| • Density | 1,632.25/sq mi (630.20/km2) |
| • Urban | 51,898 (US: 492nd) |
| • Urban density | 1,431.2/sq mi (552.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 27520, 27527 |
| Area code | 919 |
| FIPS code | 37-12860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406276 |
| Website | www |
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