Curry County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Curry County has a population of 47,638 residents and a median age of 31.9 years, making it the #1,049 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.5%. The median home value is $171,200, and the median household income is $57,309, which is 24% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Curry County, 23.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.8% below the national average, ranking #1,462 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Curry County is 72.6 years. 19.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.8% of adults in Curry County smoke , 34.9% are obese , and 18.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 37.4 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Curry County is 7.6 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 23.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
22.3% of children in Curry County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 44.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Curry County is 45.2%. The mean commute time is 18.8 min, which is 31.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Curry County voted Republican with a margin of 42.6%. The vote was 27.8% Dem / 70.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.