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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Curry County

New Mexico · 45,044 residents · 1,405.524 sq mi
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Curry County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,800. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,044
+7%since 1990
from 42,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 30 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.8
+5%since 1990
from 29.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
41K44K46K49K51K1990201020202024Curry County
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,917
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,303 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,049
+53%since 1990
from $9,843 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $349 in 1990
US average: $602
59.4%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
40.6% rent
2.1
−12%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(32,050)
Black6.9%(2,898)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(9,883)
Asian1.9%(798)
Diversity Score70.8%(29,899)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(26,461)
Black6.5%(2,935)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(13,685)
Asian1.7%(780)
Diversity Score66.7%(30,061)
67
−6%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Curry County, New Mexico?

Curry County, New Mexico has about 45,044 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Curry County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Curry County, New Mexico earns about $28,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Curry County, New Mexico expensive?

In Curry County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Curry County, New Mexico?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Curry County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Curry County, New Mexico?

About 19.0% of people in Curry County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Curry County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Curry County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,837 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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