Curry County, New Mexico

Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, its population was 48,376.[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
U.S. county
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W
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
 • Estimate 
(2019)
48,954
 • Density34/sq mi (13/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.currycounty.org

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.%±
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%
2019 (est.)48,954[4]1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2016[1]

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 per sq mi (12/km2). The 19,212 housing units averagedf 14 per sqmi (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 72.40% White, 6.86% frican 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 voting for a Democrat since 1964.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 67.6% 9,035 23.3% 3,121 9.1% 1,214
2012 67.9% 9,251 29.5% 4,022 2.6% 352
2008 66.5% 9,599 32.4% 4,670 1.2% 169
2004 74.5% 10,649 24.8% 3,541 0.7% 96
2000 69.4% 8,301 29.0% 3,471 1.7% 197
1996 59.3% 7,378 33.1% 4,116 7.7% 953
1992 54.1% 6,831 29.3% 3,699 16.6% 2,103
1988 66.2% 8,032 32.9% 3,995 0.9% 111
1984 74.0% 9,188 25.0% 3,108 1.0% 119
1980 67.4% 8,132 30.0% 3,622 2.6% 316
1976 54.9% 6,232 44.1% 5,004 1.1% 122
1972 75.9% 8,392 21.8% 2,416 2.3% 256
1968 54.0% 5,562 28.3% 2,915 17.7% 1,825
1964 49.3% 5,120 50.4% 5,228 0.3% 30
1960 63.8% 6,153 35.5% 3,421 0.7% 65
1956 57.3% 4,826 42.1% 3,545 0.7% 56
1952 59.4% 5,023 40.5% 3,422 0.2% 14
1948 26.9% 2,132 72.5% 5,759 0.6% 50
1944 41.5% 2,326 58.3% 3,271 0.2% 12
1940 25.8% 1,629 73.9% 4,670 0.3% 20
1936 17.7% 1,023 80.9% 4,689 1.5% 85
1932 18.4% 932 73.6% 3,738 8.1% 409
1928 56.2% 1,968 43.7% 1,530 0.2% 6
1924 20.6% 669 53.4% 1,738 26.1% 848
1920 27.8% 884 67.4% 2,143 4.8% 152
1916 19.1% 355 63.3% 1,175 17.5% 325
1912 10.2% 123 52.7% 634 37.1% 447

See also

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.
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  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.
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