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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Clayton

New Mexico · 2,424 residents · 7.808 sq mi
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Clayton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,138. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,900. With a median age of 39.3, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,424
−4%vs 2000
vs 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
310 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,138
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,600 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,587
−24%vs 2000
vs $13,967 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.2%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
72.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
2.4
+28%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(1,054)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(53)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,343)
55
−11%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.3%
−18.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−7%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Clayton, New Mexico?

Clayton, New Mexico has about 2,424 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New Mexico earns about $16,138 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 $38,900, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 11.7% 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 25.2% of people in Clayton, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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