Quay County's estimated 2025 population is 8,472 with a growth rate of -0.22% 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 -6.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Quay County includes 65.1% White, 11.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Asian and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,609 | 65.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,725 | 20.02% |
| Other race | 961 | 11.15% |
| Native American | 168 | 1.95% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Quay County's average per capita income is $37,619. Household income levels show a median of $43,698. The poverty rate stands at 25.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,688 | - |
| Families | $51,273 | $70,199 |
| Households | $43,698 | $55,437 |
| Non Families | $27,646 | $37,627 |
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