Community Profiles
The Choctawhatchee River is the focal point of Clayhatchee, Alabama, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.
As of 2026 the population of Clayhatchee is 471. The population is expected to shrink to 462 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.39%.
The median age of Clayhatchee residents is 48.
The diversity index of Clayhatchee is 45.2, meaning that there is a 45% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Clayhatchee is $63,203 and projected to be $71,331 in 2031. Per capita income is $28,716, projected to be $33,195 in 2031. 1.49% of households – 7 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $506,369 and the average disposable income is $49,538.
There are 258 housing units in Clayhatchee; 157 are owner-occupied, 57 are rented, and 44 are vacant. The average home value is $155,717, with 27 homes built in 2010 or later, and 5 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 8 businesses in Clayhatchee, employing 21 workers and pulling from a labor force of 159 age 16 and above. 121 workers commute into Clayhatchee from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
38 residents both live and work in/around Clayhatchee. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 0% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 148 drive alone, 11 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
182 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 35 have associates degrees, 41 have bachelor’s degrees, and 23 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
