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Clayton

New Mexico · 2,980 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 $38,607. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,980
+18%since 2000
from 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
382 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,607
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,385
+24%since 2000
from $13,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,297)
Black2.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(1,524)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.9%(87)
Diversity Score69%(2,056)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−24%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New Mexico?

Clayton, New Mexico has about 2,980 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New Mexico earns about $38,607 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 13.0% 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 10.3% 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 556 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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