Clayton, Michigan
Village · Population 319 · #482 in Michigan
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About Clayton
Set in the southern part of Michigan, Clayton is a tiny community, home to 319 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Clayton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 431 residents per square mile.
📰 Clayton News Today
- Sam Clayton resigns to pursue another coaching position michigantechhuskies.com · Apr 7
- Sam Clayton Named UW-Stout Women’s Basketball Head Coach Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference · Apr 8
- Michigan in contact with Big Ten transfer that just got eligibility On3 · Aug 17
- Clayton Eugene Cotey Obituary Jun 24, 2026 Bowerman Funeral Home · Jun 24
- Sam Clayton resigns as Michigan Tech women’s basketball head coach Upper Michigan's Source · Apr 7
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What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 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 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)319
Rank in state#482 of 533
Land area0.74 sq mi
Density431/sq mi
Coordinates41.8645, -84.2349