U.S. County · Profile

Quay County

8.5KTotal Population
3Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-15.64%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Quay County has a population of 8,510 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):46.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White72.5%6,170
Hispanic or Latino46.1%3,923
Two or More Races12.6%1,072
Some Other Race8.8%749
Black or African American2.6%221
American Indian/Alaska Native2.5%213
Asian0.6%51
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%34

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$38,998
47.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,348
33.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
24.9%
116.5% above national average
Median Age
46.6 years

Income & Poverty

$38,998Median Household Income
$25,348Per Capita Income
24.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$38,998$53,058
Families$49,970$68,544
Married-couple Families$49,970$55,966
Nonfamily Households$26,786$28,929

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 Quay 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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