About Clayton
Set in the western part of Ohio, Clayton is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 13,296.
Clayton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 718 residents per square mile.
📰 Clayton News Today
- Closed bedroom door spared one room from damage in Clayton house fire WKEF · Aug 18
- Clayton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Ohio man arrested in Fayette County after drug pursuit WVVA · Aug 9
- Britt D. Byrne Obituary Apr 14, 2026 newcomerdayton.com · Apr 14
- Obituary for Lois Eileen Clayton - Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. · Jan 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clayton Unique
- One of 20 places in the US named Clayton — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,296.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Clayton
- Bob Evans — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clayton
- Englewood Centennial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clayton
- Kleptz Early Childhood Learning Center
- Northmont High School
- Northmont Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)13,296
Rank in state#136 of 923
Land area18.51 sq mi
Density718/sq mi
Coordinates39.8695, -84.3254