Curry County's estimated 2026 population is 46,826 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Curry County is the 12th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 48,977 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Curry County includes 58.1% White, 19.74% other race, 5.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (58.1%)
Other race (19.74%)
Two or more races (13.61%)
Black or African American (5.64%)
Asian (1.53%)
Native American (1.24%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,847 | 58.1% |
| Other race | 9,461 | 19.74% |
| Two or more races | 6,525 | 13.61% |
| Black or African American | 2,702 | 5.64% |
| Asian | 731 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 596 | 1.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Curry County's average per capita income is $41,215. Household income levels show a median of $56,259. The poverty rate stands at 20.85%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,743 | - |
| Families | $68,067 | $86,045 |
| Households | $56,259 | $72,630 |
| Non Families | $40,090 | $49,342 |
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