Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Roosevelt County, New Mexico | ||
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![]() Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales | ||
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![]() Location in the U.S. state of New Mexico | ||
![]() New Mexico's location in the U.S. | ||
Founded | February 28, 1903 | |
Named for | Theodore Roosevelt | |
Seat | Portales | |
Largest city | Portales | |
Area | ||
• Total | 2,455 sq mi (6,358 km2) | |
• Land | 2,447 sq mi (6,338 km2) | |
• Water | 7.2 sq mi (19 km2), 0.3% | |
Population | ||
• (2010) | 19,846 | |
• Density | 8.1/sq mi (3/km²) | |
Congressional districts | 2nd, 3rd | |
Time zone | Mountain: UTC-7/-6 | |
Website |
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Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,846.[1] Its county seat is Portales.[2] The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for President Theodore Roosevelt. The county's eastern border is the Texas state line.
Roosevelt County comprises the Portales, NM Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Clovis-Portales, NM Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,455 square miles (6,360 km2), of which 2,447 square miles (6,340 km2) is land and 7.2 square miles (19 km2) (0.3%) is water.[3]
Adjacent counties
- Curry County - north
- Quay County - north
- De Baca County - west
- Chaves County - west
- Lea County - south
- Cochran County, Texas - southeast
- Bailey County, Texas - east
National protected area
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1910 | 12,064 | — | |
1920 | 6,548 | −45.7% | |
1930 | 11,109 | 69.7% | |
1940 | 14,549 | 31.0% | |
1950 | 16,409 | 12.8% | |
1960 | 16,198 | −1.3% | |
1970 | 16,479 | 1.7% | |
1980 | 15,695 | −4.8% | |
1990 | 16,702 | 6.4% | |
2000 | 18,018 | 7.9% | |
2010 | 19,846 | 10.1% | |
Est. 2015 | 19,120 | [4] | −3.7% |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1] |
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 18,018 people, 6,639 households, and 4,541 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 7,746 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 74.14% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 19.76% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 33.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,639 households out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were married couples living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 16.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 18.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,586, and the median income for a family was $31,813. Males had a median income of $26,170 versus $20,684 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,185. About 17.30% of families and 22.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 16.80% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 19,846 people, 7,299 households, and 4,671 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 8.1 inhabitants per square mile (3.1/km2). There were 8,163 housing units at an average density of 3.3 per square mile (1.3/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% white, 1.8% black or African American, 1.3% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 15.9% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.9% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 12.7% were German, 10.0% were American, 9.8% were English, and 9.3% were Irish.[12]
Of the 7,299 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.0% were non-families, and 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 29.7 years.[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $37,762 and the median income for a family was $43,536. Males had a median income of $37,719 versus $21,916 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,933. About 16.0% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.[13]
Government and politics
The Roosevelt County clerk and deputy clerk resigned in late 2013 after the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that all counties in the state must license same-sex marriages. County Manager Bill Cathey said they had resolved to quit "rather than be associated with that," according to the Associated Press.[14]
Communities
City
- Portales (county seat)
Town
Villages
Unincorporated communities
See also
References
- 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
- ↑ "New Mexico: Officials Quit Over Marriage Ruling". The New York Times. November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
External links
- Roosevelt County information on High Plains Historical Foundation
- Roosevelt County Official Website
- A resource for the Clovis/ Portales/ Curry/ Roosevelt and Cannon Air Force Base Community
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Curry County and Quay County | ![]() | ||
De Baca County and Chaves County | ![]() |
Bailey County, Texas | ||
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Lea County | Cochran County, Texas |
Coordinates: 34°01′N 103°29′W / 34.02°N 103.48°W