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Quay County, New Mexico

Coordinates: 35°07′N 103°33′W / 35.11°N 103.55°W / 35.11; -103.55
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Quay County
County
Quay County Courthouse in Tucumcari
Quay County Courthouse in Tucumcari
Map of New Mexico highlighting Quay County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°07′N 103°33′W / 35.11°N 103.55°W / 35.11; -103.55
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1903[1]
Named forMatthew Quay
SeatTucumcari
Largest cityTucumcari
Area
 • Total2,882 sq mi (7,460 km2)
 • Land2,874 sq mi (7,440 km2)
 • Water7.2 sq mi (19 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,746
 • Density3.0/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zones
Entire county (legally)UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Nara Visa (unofficially)UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitequaycounty-nm.gov

Quay County (/ˈkweɪ/) is a county in the state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 8,746.[2] Its county seat is Tucumcari.[3] The county was named for Pennsylvania senator Matthew Quay, who supported statehood for New Mexico.[4] Its eastern border is the Texas state line, approximately 103.04 degrees west longitude.

Geography

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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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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191014,912—
192010,444−30.0%
193010,8283.7%
194012,11111.8%
195013,97115.4%
196012,279−12.1%
197010,903−11.2%
198010,577−3.0%
199010,8232.3%
200010,155−6.2%
20109,041−11.0%
20208,746−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010[10]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 10,155 people, 4,201 households, and 2,844 families living in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km2). There were 5,664 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77/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.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 9,041 people, 4,072 households, and 2,502 families living in the county.[12] The population density was 3.1 inhabitants per square mile (1.2/km2). There were 5,569 housing units at an average density of 1.9 units per square mile (0.73 units/km2).[13] The racial makeup of the county was 86.1% white, 1.2% American Indian, 1.1% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 7.2% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 42.4% of the population.[12] In terms of ancestry, 11.4% were American, 10.7% were English, 10.5% were German, and 9.8% were Irish.[14]

Of the 4,072 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.6% were non-families, and 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 45.6 years.[12]

The median income for a household in the county was $28,773 and the median income for a family was $41,766. Males had a median income of $29,769 versus $32,462 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,234. About 13.3% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 17.3% of those age 65 or over.[15]

Communities

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City

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Villages

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Census-designated place

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Other communities

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Politics

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United States presidential election results for Quay County, New Mexico[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 2,570 69.46% 1,055 28.51% 75 2.03%
2020 2,634 68.01% 1,170 30.21% 69 1.78%
2016 2,212 61.93% 1,017 28.47% 343 9.60%
2012 2,202 59.40% 1,383 37.31% 122 3.29%
2008 2,367 59.23% 1,547 38.71% 82 2.05%
2004 2,661 64.63% 1,422 34.54% 34 0.83%
2000 2,292 59.63% 1,471 38.27% 81 2.11%
1996 1,943 46.53% 1,830 43.82% 403 9.65%
1992 1,759 41.01% 1,758 40.99% 772 18.00%
1988 2,454 55.62% 1,901 43.09% 57 1.29%
1984 2,842 66.82% 1,368 32.17% 43 1.01%
1980 2,499 62.09% 1,422 35.33% 104 2.58%
1976 2,059 49.08% 2,095 49.94% 41 0.98%
1972 3,224 71.30% 1,161 25.67% 137 3.03%
1968 2,123 51.38% 1,399 33.86% 610 14.76%
1964 2,161 47.86% 2,333 51.67% 21 0.47%
1960 2,652 56.38% 2,050 43.58% 2 0.04%
1956 2,311 53.52% 1,988 46.04% 19 0.44%
1952 2,711 53.00% 2,375 46.43% 29 0.57%
1948 1,392 30.98% 3,063 68.17% 38 0.85%
1944 1,449 38.83% 2,272 60.88% 11 0.29%
1940 1,413 30.39% 3,215 69.14% 22 0.47%
1936 816 19.02% 3,423 79.79% 51 1.19%
1932 852 20.90% 3,058 75.01% 167 4.10%
1928 1,616 50.26% 1,594 49.58% 5 0.16%
1924 851 27.84% 1,548 50.64% 658 21.52%
1920 1,213 39.15% 1,813 58.52% 72 2.32%
1916 598 24.95% 1,539 64.21% 260 10.85%
1912 351 18.69% 884 47.07% 643 34.24%

Education

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School districts include:[17]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Quay - County". quaycounty-nm.gov. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Quay County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ Westergaard, Waldemar (1919). "Senator Bard and the Arizona-New Mexico Statehood Controversy". Annual Publication of the Historical Society of Southern California. 11 (2): 11. doi:10.2307/41168767. JSTOR 41168767.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  17. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Quay County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list

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