Clayton, NM is a small town located in Union County. The population of Clayton is 2,886 people according to the most recent census. It has a population density of 329 people per square mile, which is much higher than the United States overall population density of 93 people per square mile. \nThe local businesses in Clayton include the Chocolate Moose restaurant and café, Sandy’s Daycare and Preschool, Don's Tire Pros Auto Service Center, and Affordable Mini Storage. There are also plenty of year-round outdoor activities that one can partake in such as fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and camping. For those seeking a more structured activity option there are other organizations such as the Clayton Community Theatre group and the Kiwanis Club. Finally, local sporting events include football games at Union County High School and basketball games at Clayton Middle School.
The population in Clayton is 2,886. There are 357 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Clayton is 40.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Clayton is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Clayton
- 30.4% are married
- 15.7% are divorced
- 29.6% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Clayton
- 40.1% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.9% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 50.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander