Quay County, New Mexico

Quay County is a county located in the United States of New Mexico. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Quay County is home to 10155 inhabitants. According to July 2008 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the county is 8929, making it New Mexico's eighth smallest county. The county comprises an area of 2881.8 mi˛ (7463.83 square kilometre), of which, 2874.93 square miles (7446.03 square kilometre) of it is land and 6.87 square miles (17.79 square kilometre) of it is water, makes it the 23rd largest by total area in New Mexico. It is ranks ninth in the size of its inland waterways in New Mexico.

Quay County New Mexico
Map of Quay County, New Mexico

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 10155 people, 4201 households, and 2845 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.5 people per square mile (1.35/km˛), making it the tenth least densely populated county in New Mexico. There were 5664 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km˛). The average household size was 2.37 people, and the average family size was 2.9 people. In the county Age distribution was 25% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 19% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 109.2 females. In July 2008, its estimated population was 8929, The racial makeup of the county was 8371 White, 113 Black or African American, 186 American Indian, 114 Asian, 26 Native Hawaiian, and 119 from two or more races.

Quay County New Mexico Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Quay County New Mexico School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Quay County New Mexico GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $24894, it is the eighth poorest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $30362, it is New Mexico's seventh poorest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $14938, making it the 13th highest county by per capita income in New Mexico.

In 2000, 2619 pupils and students, of which 48.68% are male and 51.32% are female, 25.79% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.5% nursery or pri school, 4.28% kindergarten, 47.73% elementary school, 26.73% high school and 15.77% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1House VillageQuay County0.920.9207278.32430025625
2Logan VillageQuay County8.437.960.471094137.51306924871
3San Jon VillageQuay County2.632.630306116.51159222917
4Tucumcari CityQuay County7.567.540.015989793.81478622560
YearPopulation
April 2000 census10155
April 2000 Estimate10156
July 2000 Estimate10083
July 2001 Estimate9849
July 2002 Estimate9684
July 2003 Estimate9573
July 2004 Estimate9326
July 2005 Estimate9136
July 2006 Estimate9004
July 2007 Estimate8950
July 2008 Estimate8929
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school8262144
Kindergarten7834112
Elementary school6406101250
High school278422700
College or graduate school197216413
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Quay County, New Mexico$24894$30362$14938
New Mexico, United States$34133$39425$17261
United States$41994$50046$21587