About Clayton
Clayton is a tiny community in northeastern Iowa, home to 45 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Clayton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 88 residents per square mile.
📰 Clayton News Today
- Lee Clayton Obituary Feb 13, 2026 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Feb 13
- Obituary for Kevin Clayton Goslar Funeral Home and Monuments, LLC · Feb 27
- Clayton County Supervisors hold information session on Bitcoin data center KCRG · Jul 21
- How many people live in Clayton County, IA? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Clayton County residents speak out against proposed data center ordinance telegraphherald.com · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- With 45 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton
- Wyalusing Park/Beach reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)45
Rank in state#902 of 940
Land area0.51 sq mi
Density88/sq mi
Coordinates42.9023, -91.1493