Curry County is a

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located in the

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New Mexico ) , population_demonym = New Mexican ( es, Neomexicano, Neomejicano, Nuevo Mexicano) , seat = Santa Fe , LargestCity = Albuquerque , LargestMetro = Tiguex , OfficialLang = None , Languages = English, Spanish ( New Mexican), Navajo, Ker ...

. As of the 2010 census, its population was 48,376. Its

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is Clovis. The county is named in honor of George Curry,

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of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910. Curry County comprises the

Clovis, New Mexico Clovis is a city in and the county seat of Curry County, New Mexico, Curry County, New Mexico. The city had a population of 37,775 as of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, and a 2019 estimated population of 38,319. Clovis is located in th ...

micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Clovis–Portales combined statistical area. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to Texas, forming part of the region of

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Geography

According to the

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, the county has a total area of , of which are land and (0.2%) are covered by water. It is the fourth-smallest county in New Mexico by area.

Adjacent counties

* Quay County - northwest * Roosevelt County - south *

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- southeast *

Parmer County, Texas Parmer County is a county located in the southwestern Texas Panhandle on the High Plains of the Llano Estacado in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,869. The county seat is Farwell. The county was created in ...

- east *

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- northeast

Demographics

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, 48,376 people, 18,015 households, and 12,341 families were living in the county. The population density was . The 20,062 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the county was 69.7% white, 6.3% African American, 1.3% Asian, 1.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.2% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 11.2% were

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, 11.0% were

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, 8.0% were

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, and 6.7% were

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. Of the 18,015 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.5% were not families, and 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.18. The median age was 31.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $38,090 and for a family was $48,933. Males had a median income of $35,743 versus $26,585 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,925. About 15.5% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the

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, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families were living in the county. The

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was 32 people per sq mi (12/km²). The 19,212 housing units averagedf 14 per sqmi (5/km²). The

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of the county was 72.40% White, 6.86% African American, 1.00% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 14.08% from other races, and 3.75% from two or more races. About 30.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 16,766 households, 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were not families. About 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62, and the average family size was 3.15. In the county, the age distribution was 30.10% under 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 18.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $28,917, and for a family was $33,900. Males had a median income of $25,086 versus $19,523 for females. The

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for the county was $15,049. About 15.50% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the

, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

* Clovis (county seat) * Texico

Villages

* Grady * Melrose

Census-designated place

Cannon AFB Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base, located approximately southwest of Clovis, New Mexico. It is under the jurisdiction of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The host unit at Cannon is the 27th Special Operatio ...

Unincorporated communities

* Bellview * Broadview * Gallaher * Pleasant Hill * Portair * Ranchvale * St. Vrain

Politics

Like much of Eastern New Mexico, Curry County normally votes conservative, having not voted for a Democrat since 1964.

Education

School districts include:
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Clovis Municipal Schools Clovis Municipal School District, also known as Clovis Municipal Schools, is a school district in Clovis, New Mexico, United States. The district includes Clovis and Cannon Air Force Base. History At least two parents in Clovis were arrested in ...

Grady Municipal Schools Grady Municipal School District is a school district headquartered in Grady, New Mexico. The district occupies sections of Curry and Quay A wharf, quay (, also ), staith, or staithe is a structure on the shore of a harbour or on the bank of ...

Melrose Public Schools Melrose Public Schools is the school district for Melrose, Massachusetts. The district controls several schools in the city and is led by superintendent Dr. Julie Kukenberger. Its offices are located at 360 Lynn Fells Parkway in Melrose. History ...

* Texico Municipal Schools

References

External links

Curry County Fair information, 2006

Curry County information on High Plains Historical Foundation

A resource for the Clovis/ Portales/ Curry/ Roosevelt and Cannon Air Force Base Community
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