Clayton Town, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 2524 residents, 457 households, and 284 families in the town. The population density was 535.7 people per square mile (206.83/km˛), it is the 89th most populated town in terms of population density. There were 1289 housing units at an average density of 273.7 per square mile (105.68/km˛). The average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.99 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males. The median age of the town's population was 39.7 years, The median age of males was 37.5 years, for females the median age was 41.5 years. The racial makeup of the town was 75.36% White, 0% Black or African American, 1.07% American Indian, 0.16% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian, 2.77% from two or more races and 20.44% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $25600, it is the 143rd highest town by median household income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $30109, making it the 138th highest town by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the town was $13967, it is the 103rd highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The median income of town was $16119, The median income for males was $20250, compared to $11868 for females.
In 2000, 662 pupils and students, of which 52.42% are male and 47.58% are female, 26.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.65% nursery or pri school, 6.04% kindergarten, 52.11% elementary school, 31.12% high school and 4.08% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2524 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2527 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2517 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2438 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2397 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2323 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2291 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2300 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2286 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2291 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2303 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 15 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 168 | 177 | 345 |
| High school | 116 | 90 | 206 |
| College or graduate school | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton town, New Mexico | $25600 | $30109 | $13967 |
| Union County, New Mexico | $28080 | $35313 | $14700 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |