Curry County, NM

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    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20.5%
    1.65% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,309
    1.87% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $171,200
    6.47% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    17,930
    0.33% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Curry County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.3% of the residents in Curry County, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Clovis Community College (731 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Curry County, NM was $171,200, and the homeownership rate was N/A%.

    Most people in Curry County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Curry County, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Curry County, NM is home to a population of N/A people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.97% of Curry County, NM residents were born outside of the country (4.75k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.5k people) in Curry County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.89k Other (Hispanic) and 6.09k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.5%
    2023 Citizenship

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Curry County, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      20.5k ± 204
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      8.89k ± 1.18k
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      6.09k ± 1.35k
    45.9%
    Hispanic Population
    21.9k people

    In 2024, there were 2.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.5k people) in Curry County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.89k Other (Hispanic) and 6.09k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    45.9% of the people in Curry County, NM are hispanic (21.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Curry County, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.97%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.75k people
    8.24%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.95k people

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,731 ± 321
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      805 ± 254
    3. Vietnam
      737 ± 191

    Curry County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.15 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of Curry County, NM has health coverage, with 25.3% on employee plans, 32.3% on Medicaid, 8.74% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 8.48% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Curry County, NM see 2,400 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,400 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1219 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 145 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,400 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Curry County, NM

    Primary care physicians in Curry County, NM see an average of 2,400 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,400 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.6% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    25.3%
    Employer Coverage
    32.3%
    Medicaid
    8.74%
    Medicare
    15.1%
    Non-Group
    8.48%
    Military or VA

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Curry County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.9% in Curry County, NM.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.1% in Curry County, NM.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,120
    0.33%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.72%

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Curry County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,186 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,781 people), and Management Occupations (1,666 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Curry County, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    17.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,120
    0.33%
    1 Year growth
    ± 8.72%

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Curry County, NM, are Retail Trade (2,409 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,373 people), and Educational Services (2,051 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Curry County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Curry County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $43,725
    Median earning men ± $3,612
    $30,257
    Median earning women ± $2,583

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,417), Public Administration ($66,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,429).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($55,650), Construction ($47,895), and Public Administration ($46,287).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 77
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 72
      Retail Trade
    3. 64
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $107k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $70.1k
      Retail Trade
    3. $40.2k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Curry County, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Curry County, NM awarded 731 degrees. The student population of Curry County, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 750 male students and 1,592 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Curry County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (370 and 50.6%), White (306 and 41.9%), Black or African American (21 and 2.87%), and Two or More Races (16 and 2.19%).

    The largest universities in Curry County, NM by number of degrees awarded are Clovis Community College (731 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are General Studies (120 and 16.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (72 and 9.85%), and General Computer & Information Sciences (70 and 9.58%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 2,342 students enrolled in Curry County, NM, 32% men and 68% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,126 records, of which 71% were women and 29% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Clovis Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    731 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clovis Community College with 731 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 238 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Curry County, NM, which is 0.483 times less than the 493 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 370 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 306 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,416) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($864) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Curry County, NM have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Curry County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Curry County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.93%.

    Housing

    Property

    $171,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,118
    $11,653
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$822

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Curry County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Curry County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    N/A%
    Homeownership
    N/A
    69.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Curry County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $57,309
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,684
    18.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,122

    The following chart displays the households in Curry County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Curry County, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.8%)
    2. Carpooled (11.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (3.65%)

    In 2024, 81.8% of workers in Curry County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Curry County, NM have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.43% of the workforce in Curry County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Curry County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Curry County, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Curry County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 3.93%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    20.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Curry County, NM (9.54k out of 46.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Curry County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 22.3% of the children was living in poverty in Curry County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 407 in Curry County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 138% per 100,000 population.

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