Quay County, New Mexico

Total Population: 8,616

County Seat: Tucumcari

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.3%
Hispanic or Latino44.6%
Two or More Races4.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.4%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$43,698

Mean Household Income

$55,437

Per Capita Income

$27,087

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35037.