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Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County NM Courthouse
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
Flag of Curry County, New Mexico
Flag
Map of New Mexico highlighting Curry County
Location in the state of New Mexico
Map of the U.S
New Mexico's location in the U.S.
Founded February 25, 1909
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[]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
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

St. Vrain Post Office

Bellview New Mexico Post Office 2010

Bellview Post office

Grier New Mexico Grain Elevator 2011

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.

United States presidential election results for Curry County, New Mexico[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
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[]

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35009.html. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. 
  3. ^ "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. 
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html. 
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. 
  6. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt. 
  7. ^ "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. 
  8. ^ 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. 
  9. ^ "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. 
  10. ^ "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. 
  11. ^ "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. 
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov. 
  13. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS. 

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W / 34.57, -103.35

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