Economy & Jobs — Clayton, Alabama
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $21,641 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$37,200 |
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| Per Capita Income | $16,141 |
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| Poverty Rate | 39.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 23.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 341 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 36.5% |
| Arts Food | 18.4% |
| Retail | 15.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 22 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 10 |
| Insurance Agencies | 10 |
| Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 9 |
| Law Offices | 8 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 5 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
| Home Health | 3 |
| Coffee Shops | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
