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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Clovis Micro

Clovis, NM · 2 counties · 67,621 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 $47,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $126,525. At a median age of 32.5, 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 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,621
+7%since 2000
from 63,062 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+7%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K61K65K68K72K1990201020202024Clovis
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,204
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,251 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,856
+54%since 2000
from $14,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,525
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,343 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(30,380)
Black4.4%(2,956)
Hispanic / Latino44.7%(30,193)
Asian1.3%(906)
Other4%(2,673)
Diversity Score73.6%(49,780)
Segregation Score31.8%(21,525)
Diversity Score
74
+14%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 67,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clovis, NM?

The typical household in Clovis, NM earns about $47,204 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 $126,525, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Clovis, NM?

About 20.7% 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 20.4% 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 8,712 residents, a change of about 15 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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