Clayton County, Georgia

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Clayton County is located in the north central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 297,595 by the U.S. Census Bureau.[1] The county seat is Jonesboro.[2]

Clayton County is one of the core counties of the Atlanta metropolitan area, and it is the fifth most-populous county in the state. It is the home of most of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport,[3] the busiest airport in the world by total passengers.[4]

The county was the defendant in the landmark LGBT rights case of Bostock v. Clayton County (2020).[5]

History

The county was established in 1858 and named in honor of Augustin Smith Clayton (1783–1839), who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1832 until 1835.[6]

Clayton County was a battle site during the American Civil War, with the Battle of Jonesborough and the Battle of Lovejoy's Station taking place in the area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.9%) is water.[7] It is the third-smallest county by area in Georgia.

The eastern portion of Clayton County, between Forest Park and Lovejoy, is located in the Upper Ocmulgee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. The western portion of the county is located in the Upper Flint River sub-basin of the ACF River Basin (Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin).[8]

Adjacent counties

Communities

Cities

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Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Demographics

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Historical population
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Clayton County, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[20] Pop 2010[18] Pop 2020[19] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 82,637 36,610 25,902 34.94% 14.11% 8.70%
Black or African American alone (NH) 120,816 169,020 205,301 51.08% 65.15% 68.99%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 545 562 601 0.23% 0.22% 0.20%
Asian alone (NH) 10,562 12,839 13,491 4.47% 4.95% 4.53%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 126 103 119 0.05% 0.04% 0.04%
Other race alone (NH) 513 467 1,800 0.22% 0.18% 0.60%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 3,590 4,376 7,835 1.52% 1.69% 2.63%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17,728 35,447 42,546 7.50% 13.66% 14.30%
Total 236,517 259,424 297,595 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 297,595. The median age was 34.3 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 10.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 83.2 males age 18 and over. 99.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.5% lived in rural areas.[21][22][23]

The racial makeup of the county was 10.3% White, 69.9% Black or African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.6% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 8.8% from some other race, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 14.3% of the population.[23]

There were 106,200 households in the county, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 40.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[22]

There were 114,038 housing units, of which 6.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 49.5% were owner-occupied and 50.5% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%.[22]

2010 census

In 2010, the racial and ethnic makeup of the county was 66.1% Black or African American, 18.87% non-Hispanic white, 5.0% Asian, 0.4% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 13.66% of the population.[24] In terms of ancestry, 4.9% were "American".[25]

In 2010, the median income for a household in the county was $43,311, and the median income for a family was $48,064. Males had a median income of $36,177 and $32,460 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,958. About 13.6% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.[26]

2000 census

In 2000, it had a population of 236,517.[20]

In 2000, the median income for a household in the county was $42,697, and the median income for a family was $46,782. Males had a median income of $32,118 versus $26,926 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,079. About 8.20% of families and 10.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.20% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The unemployment rate in Clayton County was 3.4% as of November 2019. Future job growth over the next ten years was predicted to be at 29.90%. Clayton County's sales tax rate is 8.00%. The income tax is 6.00%. Clayton County's income and salaries per capita is $18,735, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $39,699.

ValuJet Airlines was headquartered in northern, unincorporated Clayton County, near Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, in the 1990s.[27]

Education

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2008 de-accreditation

The 50,000-student school system was the first in the nation to lose accreditation since 1969. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) revoked the school district's accreditation on August 28, 2008.[28] It was only the second system in the nation to do so since 1960. A grand jury investigated and considered possible criminal indictments against the Clayton County School Board. At issue was whether the school board committed malfeasance in ignoring the shortcomings of the school system and violating its own rules concerning the awarding of bids of contracts.

School Board Chairwoman Ericka Davis announced her resignation on April 2, 2008, amidst the allegations. Clayton County Commission Chairman Eldrin Bell called for the resignations of all Clayton County School Board members.[29] Amid controversy and orders for the police to quiet citizens, the Clayton County School Board hired a new temporary superintendent on April 26, 2008. This was despite the fact that the new superintendent did not meet the qualifications set forth by SACS.[30]

The Clayton County Public School System was re-accredited by SACS on May 1, 2009.[31]

Higher education

Clayton State University is located in Morrow.

Media

  • Clayton Crescent:[32] news about Clayton County and adjoining areas, part of the Institute for Nonprofit News
  • Clayton News[33] (formerly Clayton News-Daily): county legal organ, part of the Southern Community Newspapers, Inc. chain
  • South Atlanta Magazine:[34] lifestyle and profiles magazine focusing on Clayton County
  • CCTV23:[35] Clayton County government access television (Ch. 23 on Xfinity, Ch. 99 on AT&T UVerse)

Crime and policing

The Clayton County Police Department has an authorized strength of 525 personnel headed by Chief Kevin Roberts.[36] Other law enforcement services (courts, jail, warrants) are provided by the Clayton County Sheriff's Office.[37]

On April 26, 2021, Sheriff Victor Hill was indicted on charges of federal civil rights violations.[38] On June 2, 2021, he was suspended by Governor Brian Kemp following a review of the indictment.[39] On October 26, 2022, Sheriff Victor Hill was found guilty of violating civil rights of jail detainees.[40]

Politics

As of the 2020s, Clayton County is a strongly Democratic county, voting 83.6% for Kamala Harris in 2024. For most of the 1960s to the 1980s, Clayton County was a swing county. It voted for Governor Jimmy Carter in 1976 with around 65 percent of the vote, but then voted for Ronald Reagan with over 70 percent of the vote in 1984. However, due to extensive in-migration by Democratic-voting African-Americans from surrounding areas, starting in 1992, Clayton County has swung heavily Democratic and is now one of the most Democratic counties in the country. In every presidential election since 2004, Clayton County has been the most Democratic county in Georgia.[41]

For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Clayton County is mostly part of Georgia's 13th congressional district. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Clayton County is a part of districts 17, 34 and 44.[42] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Clayton County is represented by districts 74, 75, 76, 77, 78 and 79.[43]Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot Template:U.S. SenHead Template:U.S. SenRow Template:U.S. SenFoot

Board of Commissioners
District Commissioner Party
CHAIR (at-large) Dr. Alieka Anderson- Henry (chairwoman) Democratic
District 1 Alaina Reaves Democratic
District 2 Gail Hambrick Democratic
District 3 Tashe’ Allen Democratic
District 4 DeMont Davis Democratic

Transportation

Airports

Major highways

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Mass transit

Bus

MARTA and Xpress GA / RTA commuter buses serve the county.

Rail

Commuter rail service is proposed to serve Clayton County along the Norfolk Southern line,[44] with proposed stations in Forest Park, Morrow, Jonesboro, and initially ending at Lovejoy.

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's Airport station is located in Clayton.

Pedestrians and cycling

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  • Jesters Creek Trail
  • Morrow Trail
  • Clayton Connects

In popular culture

Gone with the Wind

Rural Home, the real life plantation house that Tara in the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind was based on was in Clayton County[45] where Annie Fitzgerald Stephens, the model of the character Scarlet O'Hara grew up. This meant that large parts of Margaret Mitchell's epic 1936 novel Gone with the Wind[46] and the famous 1939 motion picture Gone with the Wind were set in Clayton County, including the location of the fictional plantation Tara. Tara Boulevard was named for the plantation;[47] it is the main north–south road through the county, carrying U.S. 41 and lesser-known State Route 3.

Parts of the novels Rhett Butler's People and Scarlett and the Scarlett television miniseries also took place in Clayton County. Rhett Butler's People is a prequel, sequel, and companion to Gone with the Wind. Scarlett is a sequel to Gone with the Wind, taking place briefly in Clayton County. The fictional Twelve Oaks Plantation and others mentioned in these novels are located in and around Clayton County.

Other Films

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See also

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References

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