Quay County, New Mexico Population 2022
Quay County, New Mexico's estimated population is 8,286 with a growth rate of 0.13% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Quay County, New Mexico is the 27th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 9,064 and has seen a growth of -8.58% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14,912 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 10,444 | -4,468 | -29.96% |
| 1930 | 10,828 | 384 | 3.68% |
| 1940 | 12,111 | 1,283 | 11.85% |
| 1950 | 13,971 | 1,860 | 15.36% |
| 1960 | 12,279 | -1,692 | -12.11% |
| 1970 | 10,903 | -1,376 | -11.21% |
| 1980 | 10,577 | -326 | -2.99% |
| 1990 | 10,823 | 246 | 2.33% |
| 2010 | 9,064 | -1,759 | -16.25% |
| 2011 | 9,045 | -19 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 8,808 | -237 | -2.62% |
| 2013 | 8,675 | -133 | -1.51% |
| 2014 | 8,465 | -210 | -2.42% |
| 2015 | 8,445 | -20 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 8,390 | -55 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 8,299 | -91 | -1.08% |
| 2018 | 8,242 | -57 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 8,253 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 8,264 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 8,275 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2022 | 8,286 | 11 | 0.13% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,628 | 80.19% |
| Black or African American | 52 | 0.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 188 | 2.27% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.68% |
| Some Other Race | 808 | 9.78% |
| Two or More Races | 447 | 5.41% |
Quay County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,182 | 2.57 | 69.3 |
| Married | 1,204 | 3.28 | 78.6 |
| Male | 195 | 5.95 | 46.2 |
| Female | 384 | 3.84 | 62.8 |
| Non Family | 1,399 | 1.14 | 66.4 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 215 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 858 | 14.24% |
| High School Graduate | 2,245 | 37.26% |
| Some College | 1,226 | 20.35% |
| Associates Degree | 554 | 9.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 577 | 9.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 350 | 5.81% |
Quay County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 16 | 7 |
| White | 3,230 | 3,010 | 740 |
| 2+ Races | 294 | 290 | 55 |
| Hispanic | 2,587 | 1,756 | 132 |
| Other Race | 670 | 417 | 15 |
| Asian | 76 | 70 | |
| Native American | 104 | 81 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 43.75%.
$29,268
Average Earnings
$32,296
Average Male
$22,107
Average Female
Quay County, New Mexico Language by Age
Quay County, New Mexico Language
78.64% of Quay County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 21.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.12% of the population.
Quay County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100.00% |
| Native | 182 | 73 | 40.11% |
| Multiple | 446 | 122 | 27.35% |
| Hispanic | 3,688 | 815 | 22.10% |
| White | 4,024 | 769 | 19.11% |
| Black | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
| Asian | 86 | 13 | 15.12% |
| Other | 258 | NaN% |
21.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.67%
Male Poverty Rate
22.95%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Quay County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Quay County, New Mexico is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Quay 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 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.73%.
Quay County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Quay County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Quay County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Quay County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 9.23% |
| Black | 3 | 18.75% |
| Native American | 17 | 16.35% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.03% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 8.00% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 2.50% |
Quay County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
9.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
63.09%
Born in Quay County, New Mexico
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
1.08%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.42% of Quay County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 63.09% having been born in New Mexico. 1.08% 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