Curry County, New Mexico - Wikipedia

County in New Mexico, United States County in New Mexico

Curry County, New Mexico
County
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W / 34.57°N 103.35°W / 34.57; -103.35
Country	United States
State	New Mexico
Founded	February 25, 1909
Named after	George Curry
Seat	Clovis
Largest city	Clovis
Area
• Total	1,408 sq mi (3,650 km2)
• Land	1,405 sq mi (3,640 km2)
• Water	3.2 sq mi (8.3 km2)  0.2%
Population (2020)
• Total	48,430
• Density	34.5/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.

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

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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

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• Quay County - northwest
• Roosevelt County - south
• Bailey County, Texas - southeast
• Parmer County, Texas - east
• Deaf Smith County, Texas - northeast

Demographics

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Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	11,443	—
1920	11,236	−1.8%
1930	15,809	40.7%
1940	18,159	14.9%
1950	23,351	28.6%
1960	32,691	40.0%
1970	39,517	20.9%
1980	42,019	6.3%
1990	42,207	0.4%
2000	45,044	6.7%
2010	48,376	7.4%
2020	48,430	0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6]1990-2000[7] 2010[8]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 48,430. The median age was 32.8 years, with 26.8% of residents under the age of 18 and 13.2% aged 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males, and there were 102.0 males for every 100 females age 18 and over.[9]

The racial makeup of the county was 57.7% White, 6.0% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 17.0% from some other race, and 16.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 45.0% of the population.[10]

81.2% of residents lived in urban areas, while 18.8% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 18,563 households in the county, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 21,102 housing units, of which 12.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 58.0% were owner-occupied and 42.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.3%.[9]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county.[12] 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).[13] 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.[12] In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were German, 11.0% were American, 8.0% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[16] 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families were living in the county. The population density was 32 people/mi2 (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

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Cities

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• Clovis (county seat)
• Texico

Villages

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• Grady
• Melrose

Census-designated place

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• Cannon AFB

Unincorporated communities

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• Bellview
• Broadview
• Gallaher
• Pleasant Hill
• Portair
• Ranchvale
• St. Vrain

Politics

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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.[17]

United States presidential election results for Curry County, New Mexico[18]

Year	Republican		Democratic		Third party(ies)
	№	%	№	%	№	%
1912	123	10.22%	634	52.66%	447	37.13%
1916	355	19.14%	1,175	63.34%	325	17.52%
1920	884	27.81%	2,143	67.41%	152	4.78%
1924	669	20.55%	1,738	53.39%	848	26.05%
1928	1,968	56.16%	1,530	43.66%	6	0.17%
1932	932	18.35%	3,738	73.60%	409	8.05%
1936	1,023	17.65%	4,689	80.89%	85	1.47%
1940	1,629	25.78%	4,670	73.90%	20	0.32%
1944	2,326	41.47%	3,271	58.32%	12	0.21%
1948	2,132	26.85%	5,759	72.52%	50	0.63%
1952	5,023	59.38%	3,422	40.45%	14	0.17%
1956	4,826	57.27%	3,545	42.07%	56	0.66%
1960	6,153	63.83%	3,421	35.49%	65	0.67%
1964	5,120	49.34%	5,228	50.38%	30	0.29%
1968	5,562	53.99%	2,915	28.30%	1,825	17.72%
1972	8,392	75.85%	2,416	21.84%	256	2.31%
1976	6,232	54.87%	5,004	44.06%	122	1.07%
1980	8,132	67.37%	3,622	30.01%	316	2.62%
1984	9,188	74.01%	3,108	25.03%	119	0.96%
1988	8,032	66.17%	3,995	32.91%	111	0.91%
1992	6,831	54.07%	3,699	29.28%	2,103	16.65%
1996	7,378	59.28%	4,116	33.07%	953	7.66%
2000	8,301	69.35%	3,471	29.00%	197	1.65%
2004	10,649	74.54%	3,541	24.79%	96	0.67%
2008	9,599	66.48%	4,670	32.35%	169	1.17%
2012	9,251	67.90%	4,022	29.52%	352	2.58%
2016	9,035	67.58%	3,121	23.34%	1,214	9.08%
2020	10,444	69.16%	4,307	28.52%	350	2.32%
2024	10,714	70.38%	4,230	27.79%	279	1.83%

Education

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School districts include:[19]

• Clovis Municipal Schools
• Grady Municipal Schools
• Melrose Public Schools
• Texico Municipal Schools

See also

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• National Register of Historic Places listings in Curry County, New Mexico
• USS Curry County (LST-685)

References

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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 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
12. ^ 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.
13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
14. ^ "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.
15. ^ "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.
16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
17. ^ "New Mexico Senators, Representatives, and Congressional District Maps". GovTrack.us. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
18. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
19. ^ "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

External links

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• Curry County Fair information, 2006
• Curry County information on High Plains Historical Foundation
• A resource for the Clovis/ Portales/ Curry/ Roosevelt and Cannon Air Force Base Community

Places adjacent to Curry County, New Mexico
Quay County Deaf Smith County, Texas Roosevelt County Curry County, New Mexico Parmer County, Texas Roosevelt County Bailey County, Texas

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County seat: Clovis
Cities	Clovis Texico
Villages	Grady Melrose
CDP	Cannon AFB
Unincorporated communities	Bellview Broadview St. Vrain
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