Quay County's estimated 2026 population is 8,103 with a growth rate of -1.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Quay County is the 26th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 9,065 and has seen a growth of -10.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Quay County includes 65.1% White, 11.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (65.1%)
Two or more races (20.02%)
Other race (11.15%)
Native American (1.95%)
Black or African American (1.57%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.21%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,609 | 65.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,725 | 20.02% |
| Other race | 961 | 11.15% |
| Native American | 168 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.21% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Quay County's average per capita income is $37,619. Household income levels show a median of $43,698. The poverty rate stands at 25.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,688 | - |
| Families | $51,273 | $70,199 |
| Households | $43,698 | $55,437 |
| Non Families | $27,646 | $37,627 |
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