Quay County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Quay County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35037
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 2873.96 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.16 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2881.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.107018
- Longitude
- -103.548071
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,524
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,840
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,721 | 55.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,805 | 44.6% |
| White | 4,258 | 50.0% |
| Black | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,088 | 59.8% |
| Hispanic | 2,757 | 40.3% |
| White | 3,640 | 53.2% |
| Black | 81 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 120 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 227 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,564
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,552
- Poverty Rate
- 26.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,300
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,295 | 61.8% |
| Black | 59 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 5,279
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,745 | 33.1% |
| Republican | 2,508 | 47.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 833 | 15.8% |
| Other | 12 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,485 | 47.1% |
| Female | 2,794 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,111 | 58.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,764 | 33.4% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,850
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,878 | 60.4% |
| Hispanic | 747 | 42.3% |
| Black | 2 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 34.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,351 | 54.4% |
| Female | 1,499 | 53.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,889 (30.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,229 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,536
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $103,583
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $885
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.