Curry County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,638 | — | #1,049 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,309 | -23.7% | #2,309 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.9 years | -18.0% | #3,134 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,200 | -39.3% | #1,781 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,024 | -12.0% | #919 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.5% | +62.8% | #2,714 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Curry County has a population of 47,638, making it the #1,049 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Curry County is $57,309, ranking #2,309 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.5% and unemployment stands at 6.9%.
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The median home value in Curry County is $171,200 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,024/mo and the homeownership rate is 62.7%.
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89.9% of residents in Curry County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County, New Mexico has a total population of 47,638, making it the 1,049th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Curry County is 31.9 years, which is 18.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Curry County is $57,309, which ranks #2,309 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9%.
The median home value in Curry County is $171,200, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Curry County pay a median gross rent of $1,024 per month. The homeownership rate is 62.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Curry County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Curry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).
All data for Curry County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.