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Quay County

New Mexico · 8,746 residents · 2,873.955 sq mi
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Quay County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,962. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,746
−14%since 2000
from 10,155 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+14%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Quay County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,962
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,894 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,594
+45%since 2000
from $14,938 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(5,953)
Black0.8%(78)
Hispanic / Latino38%(3,857)
Asian0.8%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.7%(6,266)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(4,434)
Black1%(89)
Hispanic / Latino44%(3,848)
Asian0.5%(48)
Other3.9%(343)
Diversity Score68.7%(6,006)
Segregation Score35.3%(3,083)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quay County, New Mexico?

Quay County, New Mexico has about 8,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Quay County, New Mexico earns about $33,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quay County, New Mexico expensive?

In Quay County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $68,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Quay County, New Mexico?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Quay County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 21.9% of people in Quay County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quay County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Quay County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,077 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9586.02Census Tract 9586.01Census Tract 9589
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 88401ZIP 88120ZIP 88430ZIP 88434ZIP 88121ZIP 88427ZIP 88411
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