Community Profiles
The Choctawhatchee River is the focal point of Clayhatchee, Alabama, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.
As of 2025 the population of Clayhatchee is 455. The population is expected to shrink to 442 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.58%.
The median age of Clayhatchee residents is 48.
The diversity index of Clayhatchee is 46.8, meaning that there is a 47% 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 $67,637 and projected to be $72,498 in 2030. Per capita income is $30,920, projected to be $34,281 in 2030. 1.1% of households – 5 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $569,265 and the average disposable income is $53,335.
There are 255 housing units in Clayhatchee; 157 are owner-occupied, 51 are rented, and 47 are vacant. The average home value is $170,525, with 27 homes built in 2010 or later, and 4 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 7 businesses in Clayhatchee, employing 19 workers and pulling from a labor force of 205 age 16 and above. 143 workers commute into Clayhatchee from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
62 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, 186 drive alone, 13 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 6 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 0 residents work from home.
143 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 31 have associates degrees, 34 have bachelor’s degrees, and 22 hold a graduate or professional degree.
