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1900–1919
Barbour County Courthouse, Clayton, Alabama (circa 1900-1919), 1900–1919
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About Clayton
City in and county seat of Barbour County, AlabamaClayton is a town in and the county seat of Barbour County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clayton had a population of 2,265.
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Housing in Clayton
The typical Clayton home is worth about $123,000, up 8.8% in a year, 49% below the Alabama typical home.
Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Clayton
Safety Grade C-
Clayton reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 80% report less.
Schools in Clayton
All Clayton schools →School Grade D-
The public schools Clayton’s kids attend trail 97% of Alabama’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within AL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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