Clayton, New Mexico
Clayton: Town in New Mexico
About
Clayton is a town located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,980. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,660 inhabitants.
The town was created 137 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Clayton
| Population : | 2,660 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 88415 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 12200000 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,056 feet / 1541 meters |
| Capital city : | Clayton is capital of Union County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (137 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:16:04 (24th April 2024) |
| Population growth : | -12.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clayton is located at 36°27'6"N 103°11'3"W (36.4516900, -103.1841000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Clayton decreased by 12.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,980 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,891 | -3.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,885 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,855 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,793 | -2.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,743 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,740 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,755 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,711 | -1.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,681 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,660 | -0.79% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 202,558 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 186,922 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 8.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 203,718 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 187,126 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 80.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 14,043 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 89,884 |
Clayton zip code is 88415.
County name: Union, County
fips: 35059
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 89,884 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $145,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,103 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $333 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $778 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1,569 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 76,798 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,197 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 928,573 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,435,031 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,189,557 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,563 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,865 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,552 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 3,809 |
| 2019 total employment : | 63,173 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 2,821,520 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 13,025 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 15,115 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,655 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,881 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,363 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 12,272 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,099 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 11,969 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 261.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 715.43 |
Other Places in Clayton
1 Clayton City Office
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2 USDA Rural Development
18 N 2nd St, Clayton, NM 88415, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Usda
714 Main St, Clayton, NM 88415, United States ➦ Show Map
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Post offices near Clayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Post Office | Clayton (NM) | 88415 |
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Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 121 | Town |
| Folsom | 53 | Town in New Mexico, United States |
| Grenville | 29 | Human settlement in Union County, New Mexico, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Clayton distances to largest New Mexico cities
