Clayton, NM Population

The population of Clayton is 2,886, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
2,886
Total Population
40.1
Median age
44.98%
Female population %
122.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
30-34 years
Largest age group
56.1
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
1,533
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Clayton's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Clayton is 40.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Clayton's population under 18 was 16.81%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Clayton's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 20.72% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Clayton, 15.21% were under the age of 15, 16.56% aged 15 to 29, 47.51% aged 30 to 64, 18.19% aged 65 to 84, and 2.53% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Clayton's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Clayton, NM population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 298 (10.33% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 290 less females than males in Clayton:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 44.98% females and 55.02% males in Clayton, NM.
  • The Clayton, NM gender ratio is 122.3:100 i.e. 122.3 men to 100 women (1.223).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 217.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 20-24 years with a population of 150.
The grouped bar chart shows Clayton, NM population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (217) | Female # 20-24 years (150). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Clayton's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Clayton population: 74.36% are White, 1.77% are Black or African American, 2.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.19% are some other race and 17.29% are multiracial.
  • Clayton's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 1,533 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,353 (46.88% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Clayton is White with a population of 2,146 (74.36% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Clayton, NM population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Clayton, NM population by race. The largest racial group in Clayton is White with a population of 2,146 (74.36% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Clayton's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 2,974 in the year 2010
  • From 2000 to 2010, Clayton's population increased by 445 (17.60%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Clayton's population decreased by 323 (10.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Clayton's population was lowest in year 2006 at 2,281.
The graph shows Clayton's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Clayton's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 2,593. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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