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Population

2,816

Population

Clayton has a population of 2,816 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

Compared to 2010, this number has decreased by 164 people (5.5%), so we can confidently say that the dynamics of the population growth are negative. If you compare the rate of population growth with the nearest cities, such as Walsenburg or Panhandle, you will find that these cities have a population decline of 138 and a growth of 97 people, respectively (-4.5% and 4% correspondingly)

Median Household Income

$32,279

Median Household Income

The Clayton median household income is $32,279 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

A household income is one of the easiest to understand statistical indicators that is used to evaluate the economy of the city. Simply put, it is calculated by summarizing incomes of all adult members of the household. In comparison with the data for year 2010, this figure has decreased by $3562 (9.9%). Compared with the neighboring cities, the median household income in Clayton is lower than in Portales($32,758), but greater than in Texico($32,188). The median household income in New Mexicois $44,963 (39.3% higher than in Clayton)

Median Property Value

$72,300

Median Property Value

The median property value in Clayton is $72,300 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

. This means that half of the houses in the city are more expensive than this figure, and half of other houses are less. In 2010, the property value was estimated at $80,500 (making a decrease of $8,200 or 10.2% in 6 years). Here is what the housing market looks like in nearby cities: median property price in Rocky Fordis $72,500, in Stratford— $71,400. Median property value in New Mexico is $160,300

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

It shows the proportion of the population whose income is less than the poverty line in the area. The lower the number is, the more prosperous the life of society is. The current poverty rate in Clayton is 18.8%. In the neighboring cities, this figure is as follows: in Manzanola, 19.2% of the population live below the poverty line, in Springfield— 18.8%. The poverty rate in New Mexicois 15.94%. Based on such indicators as the poverty rate, we assume that life in Clayton is slightly worse than the average for the state.

Median Gross Rent

$626

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Clayton is $626 a month (as of 2016).

In 2010, this figure was higher — $702/mo (+10.8%). Please note, gross rent may include not only the rent payments, but also utility bills and some other building costs. The median gross rent in the state of New Mexicois higher at $777 per month (again, data for 2016). The following median gross rent was registered in the neighboring cities: renters in Fritchpay $636/mo, in Happy— $625/mo.

Rent Burden

28.1%

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Clayton is 28.1% (2016).

Rent burden shows what proportion of the household income is spent on rental housing. This data is useful in estimating the housing affordability in the city. Rent burden in Clayton is lower than in the state of New Mexico, where the rent burden is 30.7%. In neighboring cities, the situation is as follows: rent burden is 28.4% in Hereford, and in Channing— 28.0%.

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

37.4%

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

37.4% of housing units in Clayton are occupied by renters (2016).

A housing unit means a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a room or any other structure that is used for habitation. In 2010, the share of renter-occupied housing units was lower — 32.2%. It seems that now more people live in rented houses in Clayton than before. Neighboring cities have the following shares of renter-occupied housing units: Rocky Ford(37.6%), Lamar(37.0%).

Renter Occupied Households

331

Renter Occupied Households

There are 331 renter occupied households in Clayton (2016).

This is just a rough estimation based on Census and ESRI demographic data. Since 2015, the number of such type of households has increased by 1% (331 households in 2016 vs. 329 in 2015). Nearby cities have the following renter-occupied housing unit numbers: there are 398 households in Las Animas, 295 units in Spearman.

Evictions

There were 4 evictions reported in Clayton in 2016.

Here are how many evictions were made in nearby cities in 2016 : 4 evictions from housing were made in Liberal, 2 in Texico. Reasons for evictions can be different-code violations, violations of the terms of the lease, etc. But often the main reason is the failure to pay the rent on time. That is why a large number of evictions (especially when there is a tendency to increase this number) may indicate a deterioration of the economy.

Eviction Filings

3.78

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Clayton in 2016 is 3.78.

Please note that some addresses may have multiple eviction cases during the year. Compared to the neighboring cities, Clayton has less eviction cases than Tulia(3.89 filings in 2016), more eviction cases than Cactus(3.72 filings).

Quick Facts

Clayton is an area in New Mexico. The population of Clayton is 2,681. Clayton has an area of approx. 7.79 sq mi (20.19 km²). The land area of Clayton is 7.78 sq mi (20.16 km²). The city has 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) square miles of water. Clayton density is 344.47/sq mi (133.00/km²), according to the census. Clayton has an elevation level of 5,056 ft (1,541 m). The city is the location for the area code 575. Time zone in Clayton is UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)). Summer time is UTC−6 (MDT). 35-15720 is the county FIPS code. Clayton has the official www.claytonnm.org. You can discuss city issues on the official Facebook page: facebook.com/GovMLG, facebook.com/UCGeneralHospital, facebook.com/UnionCountyNM, facebook.com/ClaytonNewMexicoChamber, facebook.com/Clayton-NM-Chamber-1073010682765711. 88415 is the ZIP code in Clayton. 0905193 is the city's identifier in the Geographic Names Information System

Top Names

The most popular names in Clayton

Jimmie Taylor — 4 persons

Richard Isaacs — 3 persons

Kaitlyn Callis — 3 persons

James Beatty — 3 persons

Joey Sandoval — 3 persons

Donald Hicks — 3 persons

Gerald Gibson — 3 persons

Eric Maestas — 3 persons

Alaina Garcia — 3 persons

John Trujillo — 2 persons

Tommy Jantz — 2 persons

Gene Chavez — 2 persons

Keesha Trujillo — 2 persons

Quint Callis — 2 persons

Timothy Montoya — 2 persons

Phyllis Emery — 2 persons

Paula Chavez — 2 persons

Paul Blan — 2 persons

Mary Martinez — 2 persons

Mark Reif — 2 persons

Ruby Sanchez — 2 persons

Monica Barrus — 2 persons

Brian Moore — 2 persons

Christina Encinias — 2 persons

Jim Lawrence — 2 persons

Rudy Gonzales — 2 persons

Kayla Encinias — 2 persons

Ricardo Trujillo — 2 persons

Carlos Sandoval — 2 persons

Robert Trujillo — 2 persons

Loretta Encinias — 2 persons

Stephen Martinez — 2 persons

Cassandra Jimenez — 2 persons

Steven Trujillo — 2 persons

James Rhyne — 2 persons

William Watters — 2 persons

Jose Lujan — 2 persons

Joshua Phipps — 2 persons

Lawrence Dominguez — 2 persons

Pauline Rael — 2 persons

Marcia Miller — 2 persons

Alfonso Cruz — 2 persons

Dennis Cordova — 2 persons

Sheila White — 2 persons

Kate Boehler — 2 persons

Harley Hill — 2 persons

Ursula Schear — 2 persons

Holly Cardenas — 2 persons

Jeamie Wight — 2 persons

Kenneth Roberts — 2 persons

Jaid Maestas — 2 persons

Jayce Obray — 2 persons

Greg Valdez — 2 persons

Norwin Wilkinson — 2 persons

Roberto Esquivel — 2 persons

J Poling — 2 persons

Joe Deherrera — 2 persons

Vivian Baldonado — 2 persons

Nicholas Valdez — 2 persons

Renee Valdez — 2 persons

Rosie Deherrera — 2 persons

Tommy Holland — 2 persons

Barbara Green — 2 persons

Tyson Holland — 2 persons

Amber Wiseman — 2 persons

David Arguello — 2 persons

Rebecca Eudy — 2 persons

Lourdes Arguello — 2 persons

Judy Wiseman — 2 persons

Eric Powell — 2 persons

Brian Mccain — 2 persons

Elizabeth Beatty — 2 persons

Ty Bradley — 2 persons

Joni Wisner — 2 persons

Mary Gallagher — 2 persons

Phillip Archibeque — 2 persons

Mark Vanwormer — 2 persons

Dorothy Rose — 2 persons

Jon Rose — 2 persons

Charles Montoya — 2 persons

Joe Blan — 2 persons

Walden Gibbs — 2 persons

Nicholas Craine — 2 persons

Carmen Rael — 2 persons

Candice Hicks — 2 persons

Jeremy Montoya — 2 persons

Joseph Montoya — 2 persons

Devon Raines — 2 persons

Jay Heimann — 2 persons

Rose Marquez — 2 persons

Mary Blan — 2 persons

Bret Dillon — 2 persons

Lorri Montoya — 2 persons

John Vigil — 2 persons

Joe Padilla — 2 persons

Jessica Martin — 2 persons

Fred Sinclair — 2 persons

Julia Sinclair — 2 persons

Donna Salas — 2 persons

Albert Trujillo — 2 persons

Clayton, NM People Search

Population

Clayton has a population of 2,816 people, according to the Census data for 2016.

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Median Household Income

The Clayton median household income is $32,279 (according to the US Census Bureau records for 2016).

Median Property Value

The median property value in Clayton is $72,300 (based on US Census Bureau data for 2016)

Poverty Rate

A poverty rate is one of the key economic indicators.

Median Gross Rent

The median gross rent in Clayton is $626 a month (as of 2016).

Rent Burden

The rent burden in Clayton is 28.1% (2016).

Share of Renter-Occupied Housing

37.4% of housing units in Clayton are occupied by renters (2016).

Renter Occupied Households

There are 331 renter occupied households in Clayton (2016).

Evictions

There were 4 evictions reported in Clayton in 2016.

Eviction Filings

The total number of eviction cases that were registered in the Clayton in 2016 is 3.78.

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