Curry County, New Mexico
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Location in the state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location in the U.S.
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Founded	25 February 1909
Seat	Clovis
Largest city	Clovis
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	1,408 sq mi (3,647 km²) 2 sq mi (5 km²), 0.12%
Population  - (2000)  - Density	45,044 31/sq mi (12/km²)
Website: http://www.currycounty.org
Curry County Courthouse in Clovis

Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The population was approximately 45,044 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Clovis.^[1] It is named in honor of George Curry, territorial governor of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to the state of Texas, forming part of the region of Eastern New Mexico. Image File history File links Map_of_New_Mexico_highlighting_Curry_County. ... For other uses, see New Mexico (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... For other uses, see New Mexico (disambiguation). ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... George Curry (April 3, 1861 -November 24, 1947) was a U.S. military officer and politician. ... The New Mexico Territory became an organized territory of the United States on September 9, 1850, and it existed until New Mexico became the 47th state on January 6, 1912. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Eastern New Mexico is a region of the U.S. state of New Mexico. ...

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,408 square miles (3,646 km²), of which, 1,406 square miles (3,641 km²) of it is land and 2 square miles (4 km²) of it (0.12%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...

Adjacent Counties

• Quay County, New Mexico - north
• Roosevelt County, New Mexico - west, south
• Bailey County, Texas - southeast
• Parmer County, Texas - east
• Deaf Smith County, Texas - northeast

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Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 45,044 people, 16,766 households, and 11,870 families residing in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 19,212 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 72.40% White, 6.86% Black or African American, 1.00% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 14.08% from other races, and 3.75% from two or more races. 30.38% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 16,766 households out of which 38.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.00% were married couples living together, 12.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.15. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the county the population was spread out with 30.10% under the age of 18, 11.50% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 18.10% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,917, and the median income for a family was $33,900. Males had a median income of $25,086 versus $19,523 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,049. About 15.50% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over. Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in their country. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Localities

Cities

• Clovis
• Texico

Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... Texico is a city in Curry County, New Mexico, United States. ...

Villages

• Grady
• Melrose

Grady is a village located in Curry County, New Mexico. ... Melrose is a village located in Curry County, New Mexico. ...

Census-designated place

• Cannon AFB

Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Curry County, New Mexico. ...

Other localities

• Bellview
• Broadview
• Saint Vrain

See also

• USS Curry County (LST-685)

References

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External links

• County Fair information, 2006
• Curry County information on High Plains Historical Foundation

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Curry County, New Mexico County seat: Clovis Cities Clovis | Texico For other uses, see New Mexico (disambiguation). ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Location of Clovis, New Mexico Coordinates: , Country State County Curry Incorporated 1909[1] Government  - Mayor David Lansford Area  - Total 22. ... Texico is a city in Curry County, New Mexico, United States. ... Villages Grady | Melrose Image File history File links Map_of_New_Mexico_highlighting_Curry_County. ... Masouleh village, Gilan Province, Iran. ... Grady is a village located in Curry County, New Mexico. ... Melrose is a village located in Curry County, New Mexico. ... CDP Cannon Air Force Base A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Curry County, New Mexico. ...

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Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W / 34.57, -103.35 Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...