Roosevelt County, New Mexico

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Roosevelt County
County
Roosevelt County Court House.jpg
Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales
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Seal
Map of New Mexico highlighting Roosevelt 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°01′N103°29′W / 34.02°N 103.48°W / 34.02; -103.48
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Mexico.svg  New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1903
Named for Theodore Roosevelt
Seat Portales
Largest cityPortales
Area
 • Total2,455 sq mi (6,360 km2)
 • Land2,447 sq mi (6,340 km2)
 • Water7.2 sq mi (19 km2)  0.3%%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total19,191
 • Density7.8/sq mi (3.0/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districts 2nd, 3rd
Website www.rooseveltcounty.com

Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,191. [1] Its county seat is Portales. [2] The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for the then-current President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. The county's eastern border is the Texas state line.

Contents

Roosevelt County comprises the Portales, NM Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Clovis–Portales, NM Combined Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,455 square miles (6,360 km2), of which 2,447 square miles (6,340 km2) is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km2) (0.3%) is water. [3]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 12,064—
1920 6,548−45.7%
1930 11,10969.7%
1940 14,54931.0%
1950 16,40912.8%
1960 16,198−1.3%
1970 16,4791.7%
1980 15,695−4.8%
1990 16,7026.4%
2000 18,0187.9%
2010 19,84610.1%
2020 19,191−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [4]
1790-1960 [5] 1900-1990 [6]
1990-2000 [7] 2010 [8]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, [9] there were 18,018 people, 6,639 households, and 4,541 families living in the county. The population density was 7 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 7,746 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1.2/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 74.14% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 19.76% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 33.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,639 households, out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.10% under the age of 18, 16.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 18.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,586, and the median income for a family was $31,813. Males had a median income of $26,170 versus $20,684 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,185. About 17.30% of families and 22.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 16.80% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 19,846 people, 7,299 households, and 4,671 families living in the county. [10] The population density was 8.1 inhabitants per square mile (3.1/km2). There were 8,163 housing units at an average density of 3.3 per square mile (1.3/km2). [11] The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% white, 1.8% black or African American, 1.3% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 15.9% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.9% of the population. [10] In terms of ancestry, 12.7% were German, 10.0% were American, 9.8% were English, and 9.3% were Irish. [12]

Of the 7,299 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.0% were non-families, and 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 29.7 years. [10]

The median income for a household in the county was $37,762 and the median income for a family was $43,536. Males had a median income of $37,719 versus $21,916 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,933. About 16.0% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over. [13]

Government and politics

The Roosevelt County clerk and deputy clerk resigned in late 2013 after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that all counties in the state must license same-sex marriages. County Manager Bill Cathey said they had resolved to quit "rather than be associated with that," according to the Associated Press. [14]

Roosevelt County is heavily Republican. It has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Roosevelt County, New Mexico [15]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 4,63470.13%1,80227.27%1722.60%
2016 3,88465.28%1,45424.44%61210.29%
2012 4,04367.73%1,72728.93%1993.33%
2008 4,31164.15%2,30334.27%1061.58%
2004 4,99769.95%2,08229.14%650.91%
2000 3,76266.57%1,76231.18%1272.25%
1996 3,24555.29%2,09735.73%5278.98%
1992 3,21549.36%2,17233.35%1,12617.29%
1988 3,58963.18%2,03335.79%591.04%
1984 4,59872.26%1,69626.65%691.08%
1980 3,95060.92%2,24034.55%2944.53%
1976 3,26950.85%3,11148.39%490.76%
1972 4,72773.03%1,61224.90%1342.07%
1968 3,25658.11%1,54727.61%80014.28%
1964 2,73248.49%2,87551.03%270.48%
1960 4,03969.59%1,76130.34%40.07%
1956 2,70854.56%2,24745.28%80.16%
1952 3,03056.74%2,29843.03%120.22%
1948 95623.46%3,08775.75%320.79%
1944 1,61040.56%2,35959.44%00.00%
1940 1,38430.15%3,19069.50%160.35%
1936 67717.56%2,95176.55%2275.89%
1932 47513.95%2,82683.02%1033.03%
1928 1,15751.10%1,09848.50%90.40%
1924 39819.54%1,34065.78%29914.68%
1920 57131.43%1,17864.83%683.74%
1916 23015.55%1,08873.56%16110.89%
1912 1078.81%59949.34%50841.85%

Communities

City

Town

Villages

Unincorporated communities

Education

School districts include: [16]

See also

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. 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 2, 2015.
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  5. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 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 2, 2015.
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  9. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. 1 2 3 "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.
  11. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "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.
  14. ↑ "New Mexico: Officials Quit Over Marriage Ruling". The New York Times. November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
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  16. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Roosevelt 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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