Clayton is a town located in Union County New Mexico. Clayton has a 2024 population of 2,558. Clayton is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,648 in 2020.
The average household income in Clayton is $71,741 with a poverty rate of 26.5%. The median age in Clayton is 39.1 years: 35.2 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Clayton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,667 | 62.2% |
| Two or more races | 699 | 26.08% |
| Other race | 185 | 6.9% |
| Native American | 93 | 3.47% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 1.34% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 928 | 2.43 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Non Family | 455 | 1.15 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 225 | 2.42 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Female | 176 | 5.2 | 46 | 54 |
| Male | 72 | 3.76 | 100 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 6.87% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 8.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 5.5% |
| High School Graduate | 875 | 47.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 3.71% |
| Some College | 441 | 24.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 936 | 786 | 61 |
| White | 797 | 777 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 376 | 289 | 21 |
| Other Race | 100 | 89 | 10 |
| Native American | 65 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 16 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 22.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,303 | $111,098 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,158 | $0 | $27,895 |
| High School Graduate | $30,864 | $31,654 | $30,074 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,143 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,000 | $41,172 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $28,586 | $41,827 | $22,455 |
$30,000
Average Earnings
$41,172
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.24% of Clayton residents speak only English, while 26.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,157 | 376 | 32.5% |
| Multiple | 658 | 214 | 32.52% |
| White | 924 | 119 | 12.88% |
| Other | 175 | 53 | 30.29% |
| Native | 62 | 26 | 41.94% |
26.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.56%
Male Poverty Rate
31.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Clayton is Native, with 41.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Clayton is White, with 12.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.5% |
| High School | 30.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.97% |
| Some College | 7.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 79.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.81% |
| Female Employed | 13.05% |
| Male Employed | 4.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,750 | $57,432 |
| Households | $40,192 | $71,741 |
| Married Families | $65,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,109 | $76,086 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
20.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 10.54% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 3.2% |
| Other Race | 6 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 3 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.58%
Born in Clayton
96.83%
Native Born
3.17%
Foreign Born
2.95%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
96.83% of Clayton residents were born in the United States, with 58.58% having been born in New Mexico. 2.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,446 | -23 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 2,469 | -22 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 2,491 | -22 | -0.88% |
| 2026 | 2,513 | -23 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 2,536 | -22 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 2,558 | -23 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 2,581 | -11 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 2,592 | -70 | -2.63% |
| 2021 | 2,662 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 2,648 | -23 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 2,671 | -36 | -1.33% |
| 2018 | 2,707 | -58 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 2,765 | 16 | 0.58% |
| 2016 | 2,749 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 2,751 | -51 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 2,802 | -58 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 2,860 | -33 | -1.14% |
| 2012 | 2,893 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 2,899 | -75 | -2.52% |
| 2010 | 2,974 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,524 | -444 | -14.96% |
| 1980 | 2,968 | 37 | 1.26% |
| 1970 | 2,931 | -383 | -11.56% |
| 1960 | 3,314 | -201 | -5.72% |
| 1950 | 3,515 | 327 | 10.26% |
| 1940 | 3,188 | 670 | 26.61% |
| 1930 | 2,518 | 72 | 2.94% |