Quay County, New Mexico
Total Population: 8,616
County Seat: Tucumcari
Median Home Value
$82,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$43,698
Across all households
Median Age
48.1 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.7%
65 Years and Over
25.8%
Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.6%
No Health Insurance
9.9%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.4%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$43,698
Mean Household Income
$55,437
Per Capita Income
$27,087
Unemployment Rate (16+)
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In Labor Force (19–64)
70.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
27.9%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$82,200
Median Rent
$752/mo
Total Housing Units
5,513
Owner-Occupied
72.7%
Renter-Occupied
27.3%
Vacancy Rate
25.6%
Married Couple Households
35.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.4%
Male Householder, No Partner
23.6%
Female Householder, No Partner
32.3%
Average Household Size
2.08
Broadband Internet Access
70.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35037.