Quay County's estimated 2026 population is 8,366 with a growth rate of -1.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Quay County is the 26th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 9,065 and has seen a growth of -7.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.9 years
Female: 49.6 years
Male: 48.3 years
There are 6,883 adults, (2,260 of whom are seniors) in Quay County.
Female: 4,359 (50.9%)
Male: 4,205 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Quay County includes 61.83% White, 7.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,295 | 61.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,343 | 27.36% |
| Other race | 681 | 7.95% |
| Native American | 179 | 2.09% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.08% |
Quay County's average per capita income is $42,217. Household income levels show a median of $41,946. The poverty rate stands at 27.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,809 | - |
| Families | $57,250 | $86,131 |
| Households | $41,946 | $62,487 |
| Non Families | $20,646 | $32,162 |
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