Clayton, Louisiana
Town · Population 545 · #205 in Louisiana
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About Clayton
Clayton, LA is a tiny community located in northern Louisiana with an estimated population of 545.
Clayton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 345 residents per square mile.
📰 Clayton News Today
- Jerry Wayne Clayton Obituary Feb 6, 2026 Seale Funeral Service · Feb 6
- ‘Shocking’ indictment of Louisiana AG reached ‘constitutional crisis’ level, WBR DA says WAFB · Jul 2
- Daniel Clayton "Danny" Fortun's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information E.J. Fielding Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jun 2
- Lester Clayton Culver III Obituary Mar 7, 2026 Bagnell & Son Funeral Home · May 15
- Charles Clayton Self Obituary (2026) - Many, LA - Rose-Neath Funeral Home - Many Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 1
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What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)545
Rank in state#205 of 304
Land area1.58 sq mi
Density345/sq mi
Coordinates31.7222, -91.5346