Clayton, Washington
Clayton, Washington | |
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 Clayton School | |
  Clayton, Washington Location within Washington (state) | |
| Coordinates: 47°59′56″N 117°33′36″W / 47.99889°N 117.56000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Stevens |
| Elevation | 2,287 ft (697 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 99110 |
| Area code | 509 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586731[1] |
Clayton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 395 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northwest of Deer Park, and has a post office with ZIP code 99110.[2]
Clayton was founded in 1889 and was named for nearby clay deposits.[3] The Washington Brick Company was established in 1893. It, along with most of the town, was lost to a catastrophic fire in 1908, but the town rebuilt, and the new Washington Brick, Lime, and Sewer Pipe company became noted for its high-quality products, including beautiful decorative terra cotta panels, which were crafted largely by skilled artisans who had immigrated to Washington from northern Italy.[4]
Clayton as of the 2020 census, had a population of 420.[5] The median household income is about $32,000. The average annual temperature is about 47 °F, which is approximately 7 °F lower than the average temperature throughout the United States. The average age of residents is 28 years old, 9 years younger than the U.S. average.[6]
Notable residents
[edit]It was the birthplace of the Hollywood writer Robert Carson, and the residence of artist Leno Prestini.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 443 | — | |
| 2020 | 420 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2000[8] 2010[9] | |||
Clayton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.[9]
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[10] | Pop 2020[11] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 404 | 374 | 91.20% | 89.05% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 0.23% | 0.24% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 8 | 12 | 1.81% | 2.86% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.23% | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 1 | 0.68% | 0.24% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.48% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 16 | 19 | 3.61% | 4.52% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10 | 11 | 2.26% | 2.62% |
| Total | 443 | 420 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
References
[edit]- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clayton, Washington
- ↑ ZIP Code Lookup Archived 2012-09-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Majors, Harry M. (1975). Exploring Washington. Van Winkle Publishing Co. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-918664-00-6.
- ↑ "The WA Brick & Lime Company", by Jack Nisbet,Inlander, Apr25 2002.http://www.inlander.com/spokane/the-wa-brick-and-ampamp-lime-company/Content?oid=217420 retvd 12 27 14
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Clayton, WA". usa.com. World Media Group, LLC. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clayton CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
- ↑ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Clayton CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
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