Clayton County, Georgia
Clayton County is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2021, the population was estimated to be 297,100 by the Census Bureau. The county seat is Jonesboro.
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| Coordinates: 33°32′N 84°22′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| Founded | November 30, 1858 |
| Named for | Augustin Smith Clayton |
| Seat | Jonesboro |
| Largest city | Ellenwood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 144 sq mi (370 km2) |
| • Land | 142 sq mi (370 km2) |
| • Water | 2.8 sq mi (7 km2) 1.9% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2021) | 297,100 |
| • Density | 2,101/sq mi (811/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 5th, 13th |
| Website | claytoncountyga.gov |
Clayton County is included in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and it is the fifth most-populous county in the state. It is the home of most of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world by total passengers.
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