Clayton, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    2,753
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.8
    4.35% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.5%
    22.5% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $34,500
    14.2% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $110,500
    0.897% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    790
    4.01% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Clayton, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    95.3% of the residents in Clayton, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Clayton, NM was $110,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.6%.

    Most people in Clayton, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Clayton, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Clayton, NM is home to a population of 2.75k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.23% of Clayton, NM residents were born outside of the country (144 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.14k people) in Clayton, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 829 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 400 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.3% of Clayton, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clayton, NM was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clayton, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.14k ± 210
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      829 ± 192
    3. White (Hispanic)
      400 ± 162
    51.5%
    Hispanic Population
    1.42k people

    In 2024, there were 1.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.14k people) in Clayton, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 829 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 400 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    51.5% of the people in Clayton, NM are hispanic (1.42k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clayton, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.23%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    144 people
    3.17%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    85 people

    As of 2024, 5.23% of Clayton, NM residents (144 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Clayton, NM was 3.17%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      61 ± 44
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      36 ± 37
    3. Korea
      17 ± 24

    Clayton, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.69 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Clayton, NM.

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    Health

    88.3% of the population of Clayton, NM has health coverage, with 15.1% on employee plans, 45.4% on Medicaid, 9.68% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.7%
    Uninsured
    15.1%
    Employer Coverage
    45.4%
    Medicaid
    9.68%
    Medicare
    15.9%
    Non-Group
    2.23%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clayton, NM grew by 8.48% from 10.8% to 11.7%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clayton, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Clayton, NM employs 790 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clayton, NM were Retail Trade (145 people), Accommodation & Food Services (87 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (77 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($112,872), Finance & Insurance ($70,469), and Public Administration ($63,274).

    Employment

    Occupations

    790
    2024 Value
    ± 201
    −4.01%
    1 Year decline
    ± 36.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clayton, NM declined at a rate of −4.01%, from 823 employees to 790 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clayton, NM, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (99 people), Management Occupations (95 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (91 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clayton, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    790
    2024 Value
    ± 201
    −4.01%
    1 Year decline
    ± 36.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clayton, NM declined at a rate of −4.01%, from 823 employees to 790 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clayton, NM, are Retail Trade (145 people), Accommodation & Food Services (87 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (77 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clayton, NM, though some of these residents may live in Clayton, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,300
    Median earning men ± $26,017
    $31,130
    Median earning women ± $2,384

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,571), Retail Trade ($41,250), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,438).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,469), Public Administration ($63,393), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,186).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Clayton, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Clayton, NM was $110,500 in 2024, which is 0.332 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $111,500 to $110,500, a 0.897% decrease. The homeownership rate in Clayton, NM is 72.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Clayton, NM have an average commute time of 11.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clayton, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $110,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$15,308
    $698
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$154

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Clayton, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Clayton, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.6% of the housing units in Clayton, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clayton, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $34,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $14,073
    962
    Number of Households
    ± 178

    In 2024, the median household income of the 962 households in Clayton, NM declined from $34,500 from the previous year's value of $40,192.

    The following chart displays the households in Clayton, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Clayton, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (89.5%)
    2. Walked (4.19%)
    3. Carpooled (2.62%)

    In 2024, 89.5% of workers in Clayton, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (4.19%) and those who carpooled to work (2.62%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    11.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Clayton, NM have a shorter commute time (11.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.07% of the workforce in Clayton, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Clayton, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Clayton, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clayton, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clayton, NM (467 out of 2.28k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clayton, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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