2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,616
Quay County is a small rural county in New Mexico with a population of 8,616. The median household income is $43,698, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.4%, median home value is $82,200, and 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
8,616
2023 estimate
Rank #2600 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,698
Household
Rank #2963 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$82,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #3135 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1819 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
20.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% below New Mexico avg·33% below national avg
Poverty Rate
27% below New Mexico avg·70% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above New Mexico avg·9% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,087
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
25.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
55% below New Mexico avg·61% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below New Mexico avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% below New Mexico avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
14% below New Mexico avg·12% below national avg
Housing Units
5,513
Households
4,102
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$882
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
70.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
15 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below New Mexico avg·15% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above New Mexico avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
20.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.3%
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