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Clayton

New Mexico · 2,510 residents (2025 est.) · 7.808 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,500. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,753
+9%since 2000
from 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,510 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,622
+69%since 2000
from $13,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.563
+52%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+70%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(1,173)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.5%(1,578)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(1,139)
Black1.3%(37)
Hispanic / Latino51.5%(1,419)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(158)
Diversity Score70%(1,926)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
−17%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2017
from 49.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 68.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 28.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New Mexico?

Clayton, New Mexico has about 2,753 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clayton, New Mexico?

The typical household in Clayton, New Mexico earns about $34,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clayton, New Mexico expensive?

In Clayton, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $110,500, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Clayton, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 20.5% of people in Clayton, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clayton, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Clayton, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 329 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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