Curry County, New Mexico

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Curry County
County
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Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
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Flag
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°34′N103°21′W / 34.57°N 103.35°W / 34.57; -103.35
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Mexico.svg  New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 25, 1909
Named for George Curry
Seat Clovis
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 zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 3rd
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.

Contents

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%±
1910 11,443—
1920 11,236−1.8%
1930 15,80940.7%
1940 18,15914.9%
1950 23,35128.6%
1960 32,69140.0%
1970 39,51720.9%
1980 42,0196.3%
1990 42,2070.4%
2000 45,0446.7%
2010 48,3767.4%
2020 48,4300.1%
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 St. Vrain, New Mexico Post Office.jpg
St. Vrain Post Office
Bellview Post office Bellview New Mexico Post Office 2010.jpg
Bellview Post office
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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. However, the county is located in the New Mexico's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez. [14]

United States presidential election results for Curry County, New Mexico [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 10,09071.07%3,87227.27%2361.66%
2020 10,44469.16%4,30728.52%3502.32%
2016 9,03567.58%3,12123.34%1,2149.08%
2012 9,25167.90%4,02229.52%3522.58%
2008 9,59966.48%4,67032.35%1691.17%
2004 10,64974.54%3,54124.79%960.67%
2000 8,30169.35%3,47129.00%1971.65%
1996 7,37859.28%4,11633.07%9537.66%
1992 6,83154.07%3,69929.28%2,10316.65%
1988 8,03266.17%3,99532.91%1110.91%
1984 9,18874.01%3,10825.03%1190.96%
1980 8,13267.37%3,62230.01%3162.62%
1976 6,23254.87%5,00444.06%1221.07%
1972 8,39275.85%2,41621.84%2562.31%
1968 5,56253.99%2,91528.30%1,82517.72%
1964 5,12049.34%5,22850.38%300.29%
1960 6,15363.83%3,42135.49%650.67%
1956 4,82657.27%3,54542.07%560.66%
1952 5,02359.38%3,42240.45%140.17%
1948 2,13226.85%5,75972.52%500.63%
1944 2,32641.47%3,27158.32%120.21%
1940 1,62925.78%4,67073.90%200.32%
1936 1,02317.65%4,68980.89%851.47%
1932 93218.35%3,73873.60%4098.05%
1928 1,96856.16%1,53043.66%60.17%
1924 66920.55%1,73853.39%84826.05%
1920 88427.81%2,14367.41%1524.78%
1916 35519.14%1,17563.34%32517.52%
1912 12310.22%63452.66%44737.13%

Education

School districts include: [16]

See also

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References

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