This was 11.8 percent lower than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,688.
92.1 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Clayton for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 475 | 7.9 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,752 | 29.2 |
GED or alternative credential | 294 | 4.9 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 196 | 3.3 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,139 | 19 |
Associate's degree | 510 | 8.5 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,081 | 18 |
Master's degree | 377 | 6.3 |
Professional school degree | 72 | 1.2 |
Doctorate degree | 94 | 1.6 |