CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Clovis

New Mexico · 38,567 residents · 23.625 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Clovis micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Clovis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,794. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,300. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,567
+18%since 2000
from 32,667 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,632 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.6
−2%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K33K35K38K40K1990201020202024Clovis
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,794
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,878 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,148
+49%since 2000
from $15,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Clovis on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(18,176)
Black6.9%(2,270)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(10,924)
Asian1.6%(516)
Other0%
Diversity Score69%(22,555)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(15,669)
Black5.9%(2,294)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(18,152)
Asian1.7%(657)
Other3.9%(1,519)
Diversity Score75.3%(29,039)
Diversity Score
75
+9%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Clovis

Biscayne Gardens
Pop 35,472
Egypt Lake-Leto
Pop 35,873
Leesburg
Pop 38,905
West Little River
Pop 33,890
Places similar to Clovis
Head to head

Compare Clovis to nearby cities

CLOVIS VS
Portales
Income$50,555+6%
Home value$133,400+1%
Population11,734−68%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLOVIS VS
Hereford
Income$56,868+19%
Home value$109,700−17%
Population14,976−60%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLOVIS VS
Levelland
Income$58,000+21%
Home value$140,400+6%
Population12,513−66%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CLOVIS VS
Canyon
Income$69,772+46%
Home value$240,300+82%
Population16,518−56%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Clovis, New Mexico?

Clovis, New Mexico has about 38,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clovis, New Mexico?

The typical household in Clovis, New Mexico earns about $47,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clovis, New Mexico expensive?

In Clovis, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $132,300, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Clovis, New Mexico?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clovis, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clovis, New Mexico?

About 20.6% of people in Clovis, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clovis, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Clovis, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,613 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Clovis with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →