Clayton: Economy & Jobs
Households in Clayton earn a median $74,250 (1.4× higher than Norton County median $54,050; about the same as Kansas median $74,275), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 877 jobs (avg $38,309).
- $54,208 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Kansas $76,783).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $74,250 — above the Kansas median ($64,620). Poverty rate 18.2% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,320 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $71,554 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,208 (vs Kansas $76,783) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $80,122 |
| Median Household Income | $74,250 (vs Kansas $64,620) |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Agriculture |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $74,250 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 16.40 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 877 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $33,612,987 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $38,309 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 336 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 127,952 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 380.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 96 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 536 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 18,407 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Rayes Grocery |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | DECATUR COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $22,991,303 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,318.13 (vs Kansas $6,960) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 2,764 people (vs Kansas 58,384) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 94.1% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 63.7 years (vs Kansas 36.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 58.8% |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12