Curry County, New Mexico Population 2022
Curry County, New Mexico's estimated population is 47,802 with a growth rate of -0.80% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Curry County, New Mexico is the 13th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 48,971 and has seen a growth of -2.39% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11,443 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 11,236 | -207 | -1.81% |
| 1930 | 15,809 | 4,573 | 40.70% |
| 1940 | 18,159 | 2,350 | 14.86% |
| 1950 | 23,351 | 5,192 | 28.59% |
| 1960 | 32,691 | 9,340 | 40.00% |
| 1970 | 39,517 | 6,826 | 20.88% |
| 1980 | 42,019 | 2,502 | 6.33% |
| 1990 | 42,207 | 188 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 48,971 | 6,764 | 16.03% |
| 2011 | 49,819 | 848 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 50,806 | 987 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 50,775 | -31 | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 51,109 | 334 | 0.66% |
| 2015 | 50,290 | -819 | -1.60% |
| 2016 | 50,283 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2017 | 49,794 | -489 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 49,338 | -456 | -0.92% |
| 2019 | 48,954 | -384 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 48,570 | -384 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 48,186 | -384 | -0.79% |
| 2022 | 47,802 | -384 | -0.80% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,179 | 65.01% |
| Black or African American | 2,684 | 5.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 421 | 0.85% |
| Asian | 682 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 80 | 0.16% |
| Some Other Race | 9,278 | 18.74% |
| Two or More Races | 4,178 | 8.44% |
Curry County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,620 | 2.6 | 56.4 |
| Married | 8,330 | 3.26 | 72.8 |
| Male | 1,036 | 3.19 | 56.1 |
| Female | 2,765 | 3.61 | 30.2 |
| Non Family | 6,489 | 1.23 | 46.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,336 | 7.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,479 | 11.40% |
| High School Graduate | 7,874 | 25.80% |
| Some College | 7,807 | 25.58% |
| Associates Degree | 2,849 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,133 | 13.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,037 | 6.68% |
Curry County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,024 | 14,871 | 4,842 |
| Asian | 559 | 471 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 1,406 | 991 | 293 |
| Native American | 326 | 253 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 11,378 | 7,166 | 853 |
| Black | 1,808 | 1,536 | 125 |
| Other Race | 5,480 | 3,042 | 274 |
| Islander | 80 | 80 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.22%.
$32,798
Average Earnings
$40,356
Average Male
$24,335
Average Female
Curry County, New Mexico Language by Age
Curry County, New Mexico Language
72.53% of Curry County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 27.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.75% of the population.
Curry County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 4,068 | 1,199 | 29.47% |
| Hispanic | 20,784 | 5,564 | 26.77% |
| Black | 2,536 | 390 | 15.38% |
| White | 22,733 | 2,955 | 13.00% |
| Asian | 641 | 81 | 12.64% |
| Native | 357 | 23 | 6.44% |
| Other | 2,084 | NaN% |
18.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.84%
Male Poverty Rate
21.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Curry County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Curry County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 29.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Curry County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.02%.
Curry County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Curry County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Curry County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Curry County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,485 | 15.58% |
| Black | 453 | 23.37% |
| Native American | 26 | 7.47% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.42% |
| Islander | 21 | 26.25% |
| Other Race | 227 | 3.45% |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 8.03% |
| Hispanic | 917 | 6.79% |
Curry County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
2.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
64%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
45.84%
Born in Curry County, New Mexico
90.26%
Native Born
9.74%
Foreign Born
6.56%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.26% of Curry County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 45.84% having been born in New Mexico. 6.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990