Curry County's estimated 2026 population is 45,933 with a growth rate of -1.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Curry County is the 12th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 48,977 and has seen a growth of -6.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.9 years
Female: 33.1 years
Male: 30.8 years
There are 35,001 adults, (6,185 of whom are seniors) in Curry County.
Female: 23,400 (49.1%)
Male: 24,238 (50.9%)
The racial composition of Curry County includes 53.71% White, 18.74% other race, 6.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,586 | 53.71% |
| Other race | 8,927 | 18.74% |
| Two or more races | 8,739 | 18.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,914 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 729 | 1.53% |
| Native American | 670 | 1.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 73 | 0.15% |
Curry County's average per capita income is $43,231. Household income levels show a median of $57,309. The poverty rate stands at 20.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,535 | - |
| Families | $74,947 | $88,906 |
| Households | $57,309 | $74,913 |
| Non Families | $38,637 | $48,472 |
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