County · New Mexico
Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County, New Mexico. Curry County had 46,655 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.7% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 35009.
Curry County is one of the 2 counties of the Clovis, NM micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,655
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 48,430 · ACS 2020-2024: 47,638
Median household income
$57,309
±$5,684 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$171,200
±$7,118 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,024
±$83 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Curry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 48,430 residents in Curry County. The Census Bureau estimates 46,655 for July 1, 2025, down 3.7% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 47,638 over 1,406 square miles of land.
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 47,638 | 2,120,246 | −2,094 |
| Households | 18,595±488 | 837,414 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.07 | 2.48 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 21,426±43 | 956,964 | +159 |
Curry County's population since 2000
From 45,044 in 2000 to 46,655 in 2025: up 3.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Curry County?
Curry County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Clovis with 37,127 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Curry County?
The median resident of Curry County is 31.9 years old; 26.5% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.0%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.9±0.4 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.5%±0.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±0.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.9% | 48.4% | +3.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.0%±0.4 pts | 36.0% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.5%±2.1 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 12.3%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±1.2 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1%±2.3 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±2.3 pts | 31.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±1.8 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.8%±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Curry County earn?
Half of Curry County's 18,595 households earn less than $57,309 a year (±$5,684), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 it was $55,494 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,309±$5,684 | $64,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,913±$5,610 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,608±$1,857 | $36,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.5%±3.6 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.3%±6.7 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.5%±3.0 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±1.9 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Curry County?
Owners occupy 62.7% of Curry County's occupied homes and renters 37.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,200 by its owner (±$7,118). The median renter pays $1,024 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,200±$7,118 | $248,100 | +$17,363 |
| Median gross rent | $1,024±$83 | $1,067 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3%±6.9 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,476±$55 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.7%±3.1 pts | 70.0% | +5.7 pts |
| Housing units | 21,426±43 | 956,964 | +159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5%±3.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3%±2.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.8%±1.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2%±1.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Curry County building?
Builders took permits for 62 new housing units across Curry County in 2025 (22 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Curry County get to work?
81.8% of Curry County's workers drive alone and 3.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Curry County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.3%±1.8 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±2.2 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±2.5 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7%±2.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7%±1.1 pts | 12.2% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.5 min±1.1 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Curry County's census tracts?
Curry County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,737 (Tract 1) to $87,303 (Tract 3.03).
| Tract 135009000100 | 4,660±796 | $29,737 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2.0135009000201 | 3,966±781 | $46,116 |
| Tract 2.0235009000202 | 4,470±824 | $41,545 |
| Tract 3.0335009000303 | 3,789±398 | $87,303 |
| Tract 3.0535009000305 | 2,198±380 | $44,737 |
| Tract 3.0635009000306 | 3,820±724 | $42,841 |
| Tract 3.0735009000307 | 3,598±761 | $78,750 |
| Tract 3.0835009000308 | 3,200±415 | $84,039 |
| Tract 435009000400 | 3,863±591 | $33,924 |
| Tract 535009000500 | 2,145±668 | $68,846 |
| Tract 6.0135009000601 | 944±186 | $56,346 |
| Tract 6.0235009000602 | 5,364±770 | $76,532 |
| Tract 6.0335009000603 | 3,216±407 | $63,615 |
| Tract 935009000900 | 2,405±279 | $63,000 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Curry County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 33 |
| Median household income | 10th of 32 |
| Median home value | 15th of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 33 |
| Median age | 33rd of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Curry County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.