| Place Name | Clayton |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88415 |
| County | Union County |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,619 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -11.31% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 56.49% |
| US Congressional District(s) | New Mexico 3rd |
| State House Districts | 67 |
| State Senate Districts | 7 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 56.49% |
| African American | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 40.35% |