| Place Name | Clayton |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27520 27527 |
| County | Johnston County |
| Area Code(s) | 919,984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 16,078 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 63.24% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 63.45% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Raleigh-Cary, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 2nd |
| State House Districts | 26 |
| State Senate Districts | 11 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 63.45% |
| African American | 22.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.74% |
| Asian | 0.97% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 12.74% |