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Clayton
A town of 2,753 people in New Mexico
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About Clayton
Town in New Mexico, United States1887Established
2,643Population
4.7 sq miArea
5,056 ftElevation
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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ZIP code88415
Area code575
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Schools in Clayton
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ALVIS ELEMENTARYElementary · Grades PK–4 · 152 students
KISER ELEMENTARYMiddle · Grades 5–6 · 63 students
CLAYTON JUNIOR HIGHMiddle · Grades 7–8 · 61 students
CLAYTON HIGHHigh · Grades 9–12 · 121 students
NORTHEASTERN NM CORRECTIONAL FACILITYHigh · Grades 8–12 · 5 students
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