The Town FilesClayton County, Georgia
298,924 people. The median home is worth $222,300 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $59,806.
Towns in Clayton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 19,932 | $143,400 | $41,211 | 32.1 |
| Riverdale | 15,129 | $178,800 | $63,455 | 37.3 |
| Lovejoy | 10,122 | $265,100 | $71,612 | 30.4 |
| Irondale | 8,740 | $204,500 | $55,030 | 33.4 |
| Conley | 6,680 | $183,000 | $44,056 | 42.0 |
| Morrow | 6,569 | $224,700 | $73,693 | 30.5 |
| Bonanza | 4,406 | $204,200 | $60,260 | 43.1 |
| Jonesboro | 4,235 | $188,300 | $50,843 | 32.3 |
| Lake City | 2,952 | $192,500 | $54,464 | 45.5 |
People and housing
| Clayton County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,433 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $59,806 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
130,345 jobs in 2024, average pay $77,005 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 344 storm events in Clayton County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Clayton County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| September 15, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4338: Hurricane Irma |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).