Curry County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Curry County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35009
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 1405.52 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1408.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.572984
- Longitude
- -103.346055
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 44,434
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 32,020
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,510 | 57.4% |
| Hispanic | 18,926 | 42.6% |
| White | 20,752 | 46.7% |
| Black | 2,370 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 516 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 210 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 142 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,122 | 62.8% |
| Hispanic | 11,899 | 37.2% |
| White | 16,656 | 52.0% |
| Black | 2,194 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 674 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 523 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 47,638
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,742
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,541
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,586 | 53.7% |
| Black | 2,914 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 729 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 22,604
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,708 | 25.3% |
| Republican | 10,873 | 48.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,417 | 24.0% |
| Other | 74 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 10,748 | 47.5% |
| Female | 11,856 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,624 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,944 | 30.7% |
| Black | 347 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 227 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,001
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,190 | 52.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,984 | 28.6% |
| Black | 95 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 69 | 30.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,691 | 43.6% |
| Female | 5,310 | 44.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,478 (21.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,909 (23.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 21,426
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $165,693
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,060
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 3.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.