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Clayton
North Carolina · NC
About Clayton
Town in North Carolina, United States1869Established
26,307Population
13.7 sq miArea
341 ftElevation
Clayton is a town in Johnston County, North Carolina, United States, and is considered a suburb of Raleigh. As of 2020, Clayton's population was 26,307, up from 16,116 at the 2010 census. By 2024, the town's estimated population was 30,621. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's proximity to the Research Triangle area and access to major highways such as I-40 and US 70.
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ZIP code27520, 27527, 27528