Curry County Demographics
A map of Curry County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 21,796 | 45.0% |
White | 21,052 | 43.5% |
Black | 2,513 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 1,841 | 3.8% |
Asian | 733 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 495 | 1.0% |
Curry County, New Mexico had a population of 48,430 in 2020. It was 43.5% White, 5.2% Black, 1.5% Asian, 45.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Curry County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Curry County is the 12th most populous county of the 33 counties in New Mexico.
Curry County's White Population
21,052 residents of Curry County identify as White, or 43.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Curry County slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #16 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more White than neighboring Parmer County (32.3% White), Bailey County (31.7% White), and Deaf Smith County (22.8% White). Curry County is less White than neighboring Quay County (50.7% White), and Roosevelt County (48.6% White).
Curry County's Black Population
2,513 residents of Curry County identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Curry County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more Black than neighboring Parmer County (0.5% Black), Quay County (1% Black), Roosevelt County (2.3% Black), Bailey County (0.7% Black), and Deaf Smith County (0.6% Black).
Curry County's Asian Population
733 residents of Curry County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Curry County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more Asian than neighboring Parmer County (0.1% Asian), Quay County (0.5% Asian), Roosevelt County (0.9% Asian), Bailey County (0.1% Asian), and Deaf Smith County (0.2% Asian).
Curry County's Hispanic Population
21,796 residents of Curry County identify as Hispanic, or 45.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Curry County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more Hispanic than neighboring Quay County (44% Hispanic), and Roosevelt County (43.8% Hispanic). Curry County is less Hispanic than neighboring Parmer County (65.9% Hispanic), Bailey County (65.8% Hispanic), and Deaf Smith County (74.9% Hispanic).
Curry County's Native American/Other Population
495 residents of Curry County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Curry County slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #29 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Parmer County (0.5% Native American/Other), Bailey County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Deaf Smith County (0.5% Native American/Other). Curry County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Quay County (1.1% Native American/Other), and Roosevelt County (1.5% Native American/Other).
Curry County's Multiracial Population
1,841 residents of Curry County identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Curry County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 33 counties in New Mexico, Curry County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Curry County is more Multiracial than neighboring Parmer County (0.6% Multiracial), Quay County (2.7% Multiracial), Roosevelt County (2.9% Multiracial), Bailey County (1% Multiracial), and Deaf Smith County (1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.