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Clayton

New Mexico · 2,643 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 $30,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,800. The poverty rate of 26.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,643
+5%since 2000
from 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Clayton
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,040
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,555
+47%since 2000
from $13,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(1,147)
Black2.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino49.6%(1,311)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.1%(135)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,873)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clayton, New Mexico?

Clayton, New Mexico has about 2,643 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Clayton, New Mexico earns about $30,040 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Clayton, New Mexico?

About 10.0% 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 26.8% 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 219 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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