Curry County, New Mexico facts for kids
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Curry County
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Curry County Courthouse in Clovis
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Mexico |
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| Founded | February 25, 1909 | |
| Named for | 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 km2) 0.2%% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 48,430 | |
| • Density | 34.5/sq mi (13.3/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, its population was 48,430. 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, 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.
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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. It is the fourth-smallest county in New Mexico by area.
Adjacent counties
- Quay County - northwest
- Roosevelt County - south
- Bailey County, Texas - southeast
- Parmer County, Texas - east
- Deaf Smith County, Texas - northeast
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county. 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). 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. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were German, 11.0% were American, 8.0% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.
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.
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.
Communities
Cities
Villages
Census-designated place
- Cannon AFB
Unincorporated communities
Education
School districts include:
- Clovis Municipal Schools
- Grady Municipal Schools
- Melrose Public Schools
- Texico Municipal Schools
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Curry (Nuevo México) para niños
