Clayton Authority

Clayton is a lower-income village of 568 with home prices 3.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Clayton, Oklahoma

Clayton is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, with a population of 568. Median household income is $23,214 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Clayton sits within Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Clayton has approximately 568 residents. The median age is 42.2 years. Roughly 46% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $56,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 65.0%
• Black or African American: 3.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
• Asian: 0.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Clayton is $23,214. Poverty rate stands at 38.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.6%. Educational attainment: 8.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Clayton:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Clayton is Talihina Municipal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Latimer County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Texarkana, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 615 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.