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Clayton is a town in Union County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named for Clayton Dorsey, son of Sen. Stephen W. Dorsey, one of the men developing the area.
The latitude of Clayton is 36.451N. The longitude is -103.183W.
It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 5,056 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 2,225.
Local
$25,600National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Clayton demographic reports
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11% of Clayton residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Clayton ancestry & family history guide.
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- Clayton business guide
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- Americans with Disabilities Act
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- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Clayton was $13,967, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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12% of Clayton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Air pollution in Union County
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- Nature Conservancy projects in New Mexico
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Union County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in New Mexico
- Union County Fair - Aug. 8-11, 2007
- Clayton Arts Festival - Oct. 6-7, 2007
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- National Historic Landmark search
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- Post history questions in Union County genealogy forum
Median rent in Clayton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $261. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $586.
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Libraries in Clayton include Albert W. Thompson Memorial Library ... View libraries
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Union County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Clayton political report.
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The average commute time for Clayton workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Clayton include Best Western, Super 8.
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