Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,564 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 56 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,946 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,573 |
| Median Home Value | $87,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,536 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,142 (56.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,247 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,147 (20.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,389 |
| Average Household Size | 1.93 |
| Family Households | 2,443 (55.7%) |
The table below compares Quay County to the other 33 counties and county equivalents in New Mexico by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 27 | 22nd |
| Population Density | # 25 | 28th |
| Median Household Income | # 31 | 10th |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 59th |
| Diversity Index | # 12 | 66th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Mexico Census Data Comparison Tool.