Curry County, New Mexico | |
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 Curry County Courthouse in Clovis | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofNew Mexico | |
| Coordinates:34°34′N103°21′W / 34.57°N 103.35°W /34.57; -103.35 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Mexico |
| Founded | February 25, 1909 |
| Named after | George Curry |
| Seat | Clovis |
| Largest city | Clovis |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,408 sq mi (3,650 km2) |
| • Land | 1,405 sq mi (3,640 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 48,430 |
| • Density | 34.5/sq mi (13.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Curry County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofNew Mexico. As of the2020 census, its population was 48,430.[1] Itscounty seat isClovis.[2] The county is named in honor ofGeorge Curry,territorialgovernor of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910.
Curry County comprises theClovis, New Mexicomicropolitan statistical area, which is also included in theClovis–Portales combined statistical area. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to Texas, forming part of the region ofEastern New Mexico.
According to theU.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.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| 2020 | 48,430 | 0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7] 2010[8] | |||
As of the2020 census, the county had a population of 48,430. The median age was 32.8 years, with 26.8% of residents under the age of 18 and 13.2% aged 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males, and there were 102.0 males for every 100 females age 18 and over.[9]
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[10] | Pop 2010[11] | Pop 2020[12] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 26,461 | 24,545 | 21,052 | 58.74% | 50.74% | 43.47% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,935 | 2,774 | 2,513 | 6.52% | 5.73% | 5.19% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 253 | 288 | 249 | 0.56% | 0.60% | 0.51% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 780 | 574 | 733 | 1.73% | 1.19% | 1.51% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 44 | 28 | 35 | 0.10% | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 55 | 69 | 211 | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.44% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 831 | 981 | 1,841 | 1.84% | 2.03% | 3.80% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13,685 | 19,117 | 21,796 | 30.38% | 39.52% | 45.00% |
| Total | 45,044 | 48,376 | 48,430 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The racial makeup of the county was 57.7% White, 6.0%Black or African American, 1.3%American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%Asian, 0.1%Native Hawaiian andPacific Islander, 17.0% from some other race, and 16.3% fromtwo or more races.Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 45.0% of the population.[13]
81.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 18.8% lived in rural areas.[14]
There were 18,563 households in the county, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 21,102 housing units, of which 12.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 58.0% were owner-occupied and 42.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.3%.[9]
As of the2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county.[15] 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).[16] 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.[15] In terms of ancestry, 11.2% wereGerman, 11.0% wereAmerican, 8.0% wereIrish, and 6.7% wereEnglish.[17]
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.[15]
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 thepoverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.[18]
As of the2000 census,[19] 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families were living in the county. Thepopulation density was 32 people/mi2 (12 people/km2). The 19,212 housing units averaged 14 units per square mile (5.4/km2). Theracial 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. Theper capita income for the county was $15,049. About 15.50% of families and 19.00% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.
Like much of Eastern New Mexico, Curry County normally votes conservative, having not voted for a Democrat for President since 1964. However, the county is located in theNew Mexico's 3rd congressional district, represented byDemocratTeresa Leger Fernandez.[20]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1912 | 123 | 10.22% | 634 | 52.66% | 447 | 37.13% |
| 1916 | 355 | 19.14% | 1,175 | 63.34% | 325 | 17.52% |
| 1920 | 884 | 27.81% | 2,143 | 67.41% | 152 | 4.78% |
| 1924 | 669 | 20.55% | 1,738 | 53.39% | 848 | 26.05% |
| 1928 | 1,968 | 56.16% | 1,530 | 43.66% | 6 | 0.17% |
| 1932 | 932 | 18.35% | 3,738 | 73.60% | 409 | 8.05% |
| 1936 | 1,023 | 17.65% | 4,689 | 80.89% | 85 | 1.47% |
| 1940 | 1,629 | 25.78% | 4,670 | 73.90% | 20 | 0.32% |
| 1944 | 2,326 | 41.47% | 3,271 | 58.32% | 12 | 0.21% |
| 1948 | 2,132 | 26.85% | 5,759 | 72.52% | 50 | 0.63% |
| 1952 | 5,023 | 59.38% | 3,422 | 40.45% | 14 | 0.17% |
| 1956 | 4,826 | 57.27% | 3,545 | 42.07% | 56 | 0.66% |
| 1960 | 6,153 | 63.83% | 3,421 | 35.49% | 65 | 0.67% |
| 1964 | 5,120 | 49.34% | 5,228 | 50.38% | 30 | 0.29% |
| 1968 | 5,562 | 53.99% | 2,915 | 28.30% | 1,825 | 17.72% |
| 1972 | 8,392 | 75.85% | 2,416 | 21.84% | 256 | 2.31% |
| 1976 | 6,232 | 54.87% | 5,004 | 44.06% | 122 | 1.07% |
| 1980 | 8,132 | 67.37% | 3,622 | 30.01% | 316 | 2.62% |
| 1984 | 9,188 | 74.01% | 3,108 | 25.03% | 119 | 0.96% |
| 1988 | 8,032 | 66.17% | 3,995 | 32.91% | 111 | 0.91% |
| 1992 | 6,831 | 54.07% | 3,699 | 29.28% | 2,103 | 16.65% |
| 1996 | 7,378 | 59.28% | 4,116 | 33.07% | 953 | 7.66% |
| 2000 | 8,301 | 69.35% | 3,471 | 29.00% | 197 | 1.65% |
| 2004 | 10,649 | 74.54% | 3,541 | 24.79% | 96 | 0.67% |
| 2008 | 9,599 | 66.48% | 4,670 | 32.35% | 169 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 9,251 | 67.90% | 4,022 | 29.52% | 352 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 9,035 | 67.58% | 3,121 | 23.34% | 1,214 | 9.08% |
| 2020 | 10,444 | 69.16% | 4,307 | 28.52% | 350 | 2.32% |
| 2024 | 10,714 | 70.38% | 4,230 | 27.79% | 279 | 1.83% |
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