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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Clovis Micro

Clovis, NM · 2 counties · 68,222 residents · 3,851.575 sq mi
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Clovis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,995. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,424. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68,222
+8%since 2000
from 63,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+2%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K61K65K68K72K1990201020202024Clovis
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,995
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,251 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,055
+29%since 2000
from $14,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,424
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,343 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(37,760)
Black5.1%(3,211)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(19,683)
Asian1.4%(877)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(40,844)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(35,567)
Black4.5%(3,070)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(27,030)
Asian1.1%(735)
Other1.9%(1,276)
Diversity Score70.2%(47,906)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

ClovisCENTRAL37,127
What's inside

2 component counties

Curry CountyCENTRAL46,655Roosevelt County18,615
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clovis, NM?

Clovis, NM has about 68,222 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clovis, NM?

The typical household in Clovis, NM earns about $37,995 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clovis, NM expensive?

In Clovis, NM, the median home is worth about $97,424, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Clovis, NM?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Clovis, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clovis, NM?

About 20.9% of people in Clovis, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clovis, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Clovis, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,313 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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