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Clayton

New Mexico · 2,524 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 $25,600. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,524
+4%since 1990
from 2,424 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 310 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+1%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,600
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,967
+32%since 1990
from $10,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.9%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$376
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $267 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−22%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(2,371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.5%(1,054)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.4%(1,343)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(1,301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.5%(1,173)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,578)
Diversity Score
63
+13%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+18.0 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+8%since 1990
from 13.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New Mexico?

Clayton, New Mexico has about 2,524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New Mexico earns about $25,600 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 12.2% 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 17.9% 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 100 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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