Curry County
County
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
Flag of Curry County
Flag
Map of New Mexico highlighting Curry County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W / 34.57°N 103.35°W / 34.57; -103.35
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 25, 1909
Named forGeorge Curry
SeatClovis
Largest cityClovis
Area
 • Total1,408 sq mi (3,650 km2)
 • Land1,405 sq mi (3,640 km2)
 • Water3.2 sq mi (8 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total48,430
 • Density34.5/sq mi (13.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.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 population
CensusPop.Note%±
191011,443—
192011,236−1.8%
193015,80940.7%
194018,15914.9%
195023,35128.6%
196032,69140.0%
197039,51720.9%
198042,0196.3%
199042,2070.4%
200045,0446.7%
201048,3767.4%
202048,4300.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6]
1990-2000[7] 2010[8]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county.[9] 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).[10] 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.[9] In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were German, 11.0% were American, 8.0% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.[11]

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.[9]

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.[12]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[13] 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families were living in the county. The population density was 32 people/sq mi (12 people/km2). The 19,212 housing units averaged 14 units per square mile (5.4/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

Villages

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Like much of Eastern New Mexico, Curry County normally votes conservative, having not voted for a Democrat for President since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Curry County, New Mexico[14]
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%

Education

School districts include:[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Curry County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  7. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  8. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  10. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  11. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  15. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Curry County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list

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