Quay County, New Mexico
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Quay County (pronounced "kway") is a county located in the state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,041.[2] Its county seat is Tucumcari.[3] The county was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay, who supported statehood for New Mexico.[4] It is west from the Texas state line.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,882 square miles (7,460 km2), of which 2,874 square miles (7,440 km2) is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5]
Adjacent counties
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- Union County - north
- Harding County - northwest
- San Miguel County - west
- Guadalupe County - west
- De Baca County - southwest
- Roosevelt County - south
- Curry County - south
- Deaf Smith County, Texas - southeast
- Oldham County, Texas - east
- Hartley County, Texas - northeast
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 14,912 | — | |
| 1920 | 10,444 | −30.0% | |
| 1930 | 10,828 | 3.7% | |
| 1940 | 12,111 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 13,971 | 15.4% | |
| 1960 | 12,279 | −12.1% | |
| 1970 | 10,903 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 10,577 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 10,823 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 10,155 | −6.2% | |
| 2010 | 9,041 | −11.0% | |
| Est. 2014 | 8,501 | [6] | −6.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[2] |
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2010
Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:
- 86.1% White
- 1.1% Black
- 1.2% Native American
- 1.0% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 7.2% Other races
- 42.4% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
2000
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 10,155 people, 4,201 households, and 2,844 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 5,664 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.09% White, 0.84% Black or African American, 1.27% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 12.11% from other races, and 2.75% from two or more races. 37.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 4,201 households out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.00% under the age of 18, 6.70% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 26.00% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $24,894, and the median income for a family was $30,362. Males had a median income of $24,801 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,938. About 15.70% of families and 20.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.50% of those under age 18 and 15.80% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
City
- Tucumcari (county seat)
Villages
Census-designated place
Other communities
See also
References
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Municipalities and communities of Quay County, New Mexico, United States
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‡This populated place also extends into Texas
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