Clayton, NM Demographics

A map of Clayton's Population by Race

Clayton, New Mexico had a population of 2,643 in 2020. It was 43.4% White, 2.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 49.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Clayton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is the 71st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Clayton's White Population

1,147 residents of Clayton identify as White, or 43.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Clayton slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #203 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is less White than neighboring Texline (49.6% White), Felt (66.2% White), Grenville (86.4% White), Kenton (100% White), and Boise City (61.6% White).

Clayton's Black Population

59 residents of Clayton identify as Black, or 2.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Black than neighboring Texline (0% Black), Felt (0% Black), Grenville (0% Black), Kenton (0% Black), and Boise City (0.1% Black).

Clayton's Asian Population

5 residents of Clayton identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Asian than neighboring Texline (0% Asian), Felt (0% Asian), Grenville (0% Asian), Kenton (0% Asian), and Boise City (0% Asian).

Clayton's Hispanic Population

1,311 residents of Clayton identify as Hispanic, or 49.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #230 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Hispanic than neighboring Texline (47.3% Hispanic), Felt (28.6% Hispanic), Grenville (13.6% Hispanic), Kenton (0% Hispanic), and Boise City (34.4% Hispanic).

Clayton's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Clayton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Clayton slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #230 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Texline (0.2% Native American/Other), Felt (0% Native American/Other), Grenville (0% Native American/Other), Kenton (0% Native American/Other), and Boise City (0.7% Native American/Other).

Clayton's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Clayton identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Clayton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Clayton is ranked #276 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Clayton is more Multiracial than neighboring Grenville (0% Multiracial), and Kenton (0% Multiracial). Clayton is less Multiracial than neighboring Texline (2.9% Multiracial), Felt (5.2% Multiracial), and Boise City (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.