Curry County, New Mexico Demographics 2026
Curry County, New Mexico has a population of 47,638, the 12th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $57,309 and the median home value is $171,200. The poverty rate is 20.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Curry County Quick Facts
How Curry County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,932 | 47,638 | -0.6% |
| Median household income | $56,259 | $57,309 | +1.9% |
| Median home value | $160,800 | $171,200 | +6.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Curry County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 37,942 | $54,820 | 21.7% | $169,400 |
| Cannon AFB | 2,405 | $63,000 | 8.5% | N/A |
| Texico | 967 | $65,000 | 16.6% | $95,900 |
| Melrose | 447 | $32,750 | 38.7% | $78,500 |
| Grady | 99 | $71,101 | 7.1% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Curry County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 47,638. It is the 12th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Curry County is 31.9 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Curry County is $57,309. This is 11% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 37% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $171,200. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Curry County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 45.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.0% vs 1.8%).
Education
23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Curry County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Curry County, New Mexico?
Curry County has a population of 47,638, making it the 12th most populous county in New Mexico.
What is the median income in Curry County?
The median household income in Curry County is $57,309 with a poverty rate of 20.5%.
How many cities are in Curry County, New Mexico?
Curry County contains 5 Census-designated places.