U.S. County · Profile

Curry County

47.2KTotal Population
34Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+4.82%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Curry County has a population of 47,222 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Curry County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):44.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White60.4%28,522
Hispanic or Latino44.4%20,967
Some Other Race19.8%9,350
Two or More Races11.8%5,572
Black or African American5.6%2,644
Asian1.5%708
American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%331
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%94

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Curry County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$55,427
25.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,045
26.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.3%
67.8% above national average
Median Age
31.7 years

Income & Poverty

$55,427Median Household Income
$28,045Per Capita Income
19.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$55,427$70,128
Families$64,813$81,904
Married-couple Families$64,813$72,591
Nonfamily Households$37,145$40,117

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Curry County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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