Community Profiles

Clayhatchee

The Choctawhatchee River is the focal point of Clayhatchee, Alabama, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Clayhatchee is 453. The population is expected to shrink to 431 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.99%.

The median age of Clayhatchee residents is 50.

The diversity index of Clayhatchee is 49.1, meaning that there is a 49% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Clayhatchee is $64,764 and projected to be $75,717 in 2029. Per capita income is $29,022, projected to be $34,609 in 2029. 0.44% of households – 2 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $530,310 and the average disposable income is $53,845.

There are 250 housing units in Clayhatchee; 161 are owner-occupied, 42 are rented, and 47 are vacant. The average home value is $176,242, with 27 homes built in 2010 or later, and 10 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 7 businesses in Clayhatchee, employing 26 workers and pulling from a labor force of 184 age 16 and above. 106 workers commute into Clayhatchee from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

78 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, 171 drive alone, 6 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 7 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.

133 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 22 have associates degrees, 34 have bachelor’s degrees, and 25 hold a graduate or professional degree.