De Baca County, New Mexico

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De Baca County
County
De Baca County Court House.jpg
De Baca County Courthouse in Fort Sumner
Map of New Mexico highlighting De Baca County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°28′18″N104°14′44″W / 34.47167°N 104.24556°W / 34.47167; -104.24556
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Mexico.svg  New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1917
Named for Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca
Seat Fort Sumner
Largest villageFort Sumner
Area
 • Total2,334 sq mi (6,050 km2)
 • Land2,323 sq mi (6,020 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,698
 • Density0.73/sq mi (0.28/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website debaca.nmgenweb.us

De Baca County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,698, [1] making it New Mexico's second-least populous county. Its county seat is Fort Sumner. [2] The county is named for Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca, the second elected Governor of New Mexico. [3]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,334 square miles (6,050 km2), of which 2,323 square miles (6,020 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (0.5%) is water. [4]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 3,196—
1930 2,893−9.5%
1940 3,72528.8%
1950 3,464−7.0%
1960 2,991−13.7%
1970 2,547−14.8%
1980 2,454−3.7%
1990 2,252−8.2%
2000 2,240−0.5%
2010 2,022−9.7%
2020 1,698−16.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1790-1960 [6] 1900-1990 [7]
1990-2000 [8] 2010 [9]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, [10] there were 2,240 people, 922 households, and 614 families living in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile (0.39 people/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.02% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 12.54% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 35.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 922 households, out of which 27.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 21.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 25.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,441, and the median income for a family was $32,870. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $18,487 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,065. 17.70% of the population and 13.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.30% are under the age of 18 and 15.00% are 65 or older.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,022 people, 912 households, and 581 families living in the county. [11] The population density was 0.9 inhabitants per square mile (0.35/km2). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 0.6 per square mile (0.23/km2). [12] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 7.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 38.5% of the population. [11] In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were German, 13.7% were American, 9.6% were English, and 7.4% were Irish. [13]

Of the 912 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.3% were non-families, and 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age was 47.8 years. [11]

The median income for a household in the county was $30,643 and the median income for a family was $36,618. Males had a median income of $27,460 versus $20,980 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,769. About 15.9% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over. [14]

Communities

Village

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Education

The county has a single school district: Fort Sumner Municipal Schools. [15]

Notable people

Politics

United States presidential election results for De Baca County, New Mexico [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 65672.81%23125.64%141.55%
2016 62068.13%19321.21%9710.66%
2012 58664.97%28731.82%293.22%
2008 67664.75%35934.39%90.86%
2004 70671.10%28128.30%60.60%
2000 61262.32%34935.54%212.14%
1996 48944.74%50946.57%958.69%
1992 52644.39%45138.06%20817.55%
1988 64356.60%48042.25%131.14%
1984 75665.23%38633.30%171.47%
1980 65556.17%48441.51%272.32%
1976 55647.93%59751.47%70.60%
1972 75271.82%27025.79%252.39%
1968 65857.67%34530.24%13812.09%
1964 55945.08%67454.35%70.56%
1960 73454.17%61945.68%20.15%
1956 77959.33%52840.21%60.46%
1952 78256.83%59142.95%30.22%
1948 45840.50%67059.24%30.27%
1944 55445.56%66054.28%20.16%
1940 47933.06%97066.94%00.00%
1936 44430.41%1,01069.18%60.41%
1932 26420.23%1,02378.39%181.38%
1928 47447.83%51451.87%30.30%
1924 27029.03%57461.72%869.25%
1920 41236.75%69361.82%161.43%

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "De Baca County Extension Office". New Mexico State University. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
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