Clayton
Town in Union County, New Mexico
Clayton is a town in Union County, New Mexico, with 2,643 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,056 ft (1,541 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Texline, 8.7 miles SE.
- 2,643residents (2020 Census)
- 5,056 ftelevation · 1,541 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.7 km²
- 347 / sq mipopulation density
- 88415ZIP code
About Clayton
Clayton is a town in and the county seat of Union County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Clayton had a population of 2,643. Clayton is home to the historic Luna Theater, a municipal airport, Clayton High School, and Herzstein Memorial Museum. Clayton Lake State Park is about 15 miles away.
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Living in Clayton
- Median household income
- $34,500
- Median home value
- $110,500
- Median rent
- $652/mo
- Median age
- 40.8
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Clayton had 2,643 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,643 |
|---|---|
| Density | 347 per sq mi (134 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clayton at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Union County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,643 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.62 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,056 ft (1,541 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4460° N, 103.1489° W |
| ZIP code | 88415 |
| Official website | claytonnm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3515720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clayton
- Texline, TX8.7 mi SE
- Felt, OK21.3 mi NE
- Grenville27.7 mi W
- Kenton, OK33.4 mi N
- Boise City, OK40.6 mi NE
- Des Moines43.8 mi NW
- Dalhart, TX44.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton
What county is Clayton in?
Clayton is in Union County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Clayton, NM?
2,643 people lived in Clayton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clayton, NM?
The ZIP code of Clayton is 88415.
What is the elevation of Clayton?
5,056 feet (1,541 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clayton?
Texline (8.7 mi), Felt (21.3 mi), Grenville (27.7 mi), Kenton (33.4 mi), Boise City (40.6 mi).
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