Clayhatchee, Alabama
Town · Population 483 · #334 in Alabama
About Clayhatchee
Clayhatchee, AL is a tiny community located in southeastern Alabama with an estimated population of 483.
Officially, Clayhatchee is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.72 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 178 residents per square mile.
📰 Clayhatchee News Today
- Theo Lee, Jr. Obituary May 6, 2026 Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory · May 6
- Doris Donnell Mezick Obituary May 27, 2026 Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory · May 27
- Providence Baptist in Clayhatchee celebrates 175th anniversary The Alabama Baptist · Jun 6
- Clayhatchee, AL Weather Radar AccuWeather · Sep 1
- Alert for 15-year-old south Alabama boy missing since Friday canceled AL.com · Jul 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clayhatchee Unique
- The only place in America named Clayhatchee — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)483
Rank in state#334 of 463
Land area2.72 sq mi
Density178/sq mi
Coordinates31.2369, -85.7215