Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 48,376. Its county seat is Clovis. The county is named in honor of George Curry, territorial governor of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910.
Curry County comprises the Clovis, NM Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Clovis-Portales, NM Combined Statistical Area. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to the state of 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 square miles (3,650Â km2), of which 1,405 square miles (3,640Â km2) is land and 3.2 square miles (8.3Â km2) (0.2%) is water. It is the fourth-smallest county in New Mexico by area.
Adjacent counties
- Quay County - northwest
- Roosevelt County - southwest
- Bailey County, Texas - southeast
- Parmer County, Texas - east
- Deaf Smith County, Texas - northeast
Demographics
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 19,212 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.40% White, 6.86% Black or 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. 30.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 16,766 households out of which 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 non-families. 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 population was spread out with 30.10% under the age of 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 years of age 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 the median income 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.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 48,376Â people, 18,015Â households, and 12,341Â families residing in the county. The population density was 34.4 inhabitants per square mile (13.3/km2). There were 20,062 housing units at an average density of 14.3 per square mile (5.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 69.7% white, 6.3% black or 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. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were German, 11.0% were American, 8.0% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.
Of the 18,015Â 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 non-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.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,090 and the median income 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.
Communities
Cities
- Clovis (county seat)
- Texico
Villages
- Grady
- Melrose
Census-designated place
- Cannon AFB
Unincorporated communities
- Bellview
- Broadview
- Gallaher
- Pleasant Hill
- Portair
- Ranchvale
- St. Vrain
Politics
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Curry County, New Mexico
- USS Curry County (LST-685)
References
External links
- 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
