Quay County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,564 | — | #2,605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,946 | -44.2% | #3,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.9 years | +25.7% | #291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $87,200 | -69.1% | #3,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $712 | -38.8% | #2,690 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% | +115.2% | #3,041 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Quay County has a population of 8,564, making it the #2,605 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Quay County is $41,946, ranking #3,031 out of 3,222 counties — 44.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.1% and unemployment stands at 7.4%.
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The median home value in Quay County is $87,200 (-69.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $712/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.6%.
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95.0% of residents in Quay County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Quay County, New Mexico
Quay County, New Mexico has a total population of 8,564, making it the 2,605th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Quay County is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Quay County is $41,946, which ranks #3,031 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4%.
The median home value in Quay County is $87,200, 69.1% below the national median. Renters in Quay County pay a median gross rent of $712 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Quay County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 13.5 min.
Quay County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (44.9%) and Two or More Races (6.3%).
All data for Quay 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.