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Curry County, New Mexico | ||
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
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Location in the state of New Mexico | ||
New Mexico's location in the U.S. | ||
Founded | February 25, 1909 | |
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Named for | George Curry | |
Seat | Clovis | |
Largest city | Clovis | |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,408 sq mi (3,647 km²) 1,405 sq mi (3,639 km²) 3.2 sq mi (8 km²), 0.2% | |
PopulationEst. - (2020) - Density |
48,430 34/sq mi (13/km²) | |
Congressional district | 3rd | |
Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 | |
Website | www.currycounty.org |
Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, its population was 48,430.[1] Its county seat is Clovis.[2] The county is named in honor of George Curry, territorial governor of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910.
Curry County comprises the Clovis, New Mexico micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Clovis–Portales combined statistical area. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to Texas, forming part of the region of Eastern New Mexico.
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,408 sq mi (3,650 km2), of which 1,405 square miles (3,640 km2) are land and 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) (0.2%) are covered by water.[3] It is the fourth-smallest county in New Mexico by area.
Adjacent counties[]
- Quay County - northwest
- Roosevelt County - southwest
- Bailey County, Texas - southeast
- Parmer County, Texas - east
- Deaf Smith County, Texas - northeast
Demographics[]
Historical populations | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 11,443 | ||
1920 | 11,236 | −1.8% | |
1930 | 15,809 | 40.7% | |
1940 | 18,159 | 14.9% | |
1950 | 23,351 | 28.6% | |
1960 | 32,691 | 40.0% | |
1970 | 39,517 | 20.9% | |
1980 | 42,019 | 6.3% | |
1990 | 42,207 | 0.4% | |
2000 | 45,044 | 6.7% | |
2010 | 48,376 | 7.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7] 2010-2020[1] |
2010 census[]
As of the 2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county.[8] The population density was 34.4 inhabitants per square mile (13.3 /km2). The 20,062 housing units averaged 14.3 /sq mi (5.5 /km2).[9] The racial makeup of the county was 69.7% white, 6.3% African American, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.5% of the population.[8] In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were German, 11.0% were American, 8.0% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.[10]
Of the 18,015 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were not families, and 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 31.5 years.[8]
The median income for a household in the county was $38,090 and for a family was $48,933. Males had a median income of $35,743 versus $26,585 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,925. About 15.5% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.[11]
2000 census[]
As of the 2000 census,[12] 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families were living in the county. The population density was 32 people per sq mi (12/km2). The 19,212 housing units averagedf 14 per sqmi (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 72.40% White, 6.86% African American, 1.00% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 14.08% from other races, and 3.75% from two or more races. About 30.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 16,766 households, 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were not families. About 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62, and the average family size was 3.15.
In the county, the age distribution was 30.10% under 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 18.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,917, and for a family was $33,900. Males had a median income of $25,086 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,049. About 15.50% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.
Communities[]

St. Vrain Post Office

Bellview Post office

Grier grain elevator
Cities[]
- Clovis (county seat)
- Texico
Villages[]
- Grady
- Melrose
Census-designated place[]
- Cannon AFB
Unincorporated communities[]
- Bellview
- Broadview
- Gallaher
- Pleasant Hill
- Portair
- Ranchvale
- St. Vrain
Politics[]
Like much of Eastern New Mexico, Curry County normally votes conservative, having not voted for a Democrat since 1964.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 10,444 | 69.16% | 4,307 | 28.52% | 350 | 2.32% |
2016 | 9,035 | 67.58% | 3,121 | 23.34% | 1,214 | 9.08% |
2012 | 9,251 | 67.90% | 4,022 | 29.52% | 352 | 2.58% |
2008 | 9,599 | 66.48% | 4,670 | 32.35% | 169 | 1.17% |
2004 | 10,649 | 74.54% | 3,541 | 24.79% | 96 | 0.67% |
2000 | 8,301 | 69.35% | 3,471 | 29.00% | 197 | 1.65% |
1996 | 7,378 | 59.28% | 4,116 | 33.07% | 953 | 7.66% |
1992 | 6,831 | 54.07% | 3,699 | 29.28% | 2,103 | 16.65% |
1988 | 8,032 | 66.17% | 3,995 | 32.91% | 111 | 0.91% |
1984 | 9,188 | 74.01% | 3,108 | 25.03% | 119 | 0.96% |
1980 | 8,132 | 67.37% | 3,622 | 30.01% | 316 | 2.62% |
1976 | 6,232 | 54.87% | 5,004 | 44.06% | 122 | 1.07% |
1972 | 8,392 | 75.85% | 2,416 | 21.84% | 256 | 2.31% |
1968 | 5,562 | 53.99% | 2,915 | 28.30% | 1,825 | 17.72% |
1964 | 5,120 | 49.34% | 5,228 | 50.38% | 30 | 0.29% |
1960 | 6,153 | 63.83% | 3,421 | 35.49% | 65 | 0.67% |
1956 | 4,826 | 57.27% | 3,545 | 42.07% | 56 | 0.66% |
1952 | 5,023 | 59.38% | 3,422 | 40.45% | 14 | 0.17% |
1948 | 2,132 | 26.85% | 5,759 | 72.52% | 50 | 0.63% |
1944 | 2,326 | 41.47% | 3,271 | 58.32% | 12 | 0.21% |
1940 | 1,629 | 25.78% | 4,670 | 73.90% | 20 | 0.32% |
1936 | 1,023 | 17.65% | 4,689 | 80.89% | 85 | 1.47% |
1932 | 932 | 18.35% | 3,738 | 73.60% | 409 | 8.05% |
1928 | 1,968 | 56.16% | 1,530 | 43.66% | 6 | 0.17% |
1924 | 669 | 20.55% | 1,738 | 53.39% | 848 | 26.05% |
1920 | 884 | 27.81% | 2,143 | 67.41% | 152 | 4.78% |
1916 | 355 | 19.14% | 1,175 | 63.34% | 325 | 17.52% |
1912 | 123 | 10.22% | 634 | 52.66% | 447 | 37.13% |
See also[]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Curry County, New Mexico
- USS Curry County (LST-685)
References[]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35009.html.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US35009.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35009.
- ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US35009.
- ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US35009.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
External links[]
- Curry County Fair information, 2006
- Curry County information on High Plains Historical Foundation
- A resource for the Clovis/ Portales/ Curry/ Roosevelt and Cannon Air Force Base Community
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