Quay County, NM

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Quay County Overview

8,641
TOTAL POPULATION
4,206
MALE POPULATION
4,435
FEMALE POPULATION
94.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,348
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,970
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,998
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,658
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Quay County Area Codes

Race in Quay County

The most populous races in Quay County are White / Caucasian (6,265 | 72.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3,984 | 46.1%), and Two or more Races (1,092 | 12.6%).
Race in Quay County
Race# Population% Population
Asian500.6%
Black / African American2262.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific360.4%
Hispanic or Latino3,98446.1%
Native / Alaskan2152.5%
White / Caucasian6,26572.5%
Two or more Races1,09212.6%
Some other Race7578.8%
Total8,641100.0%

Ancestry in Quay County

The most populous ancestries reported in Quay County are Mexican (2,269 | 26.3%), Irish (708 | 8.2%), German (659 | 7.6%), English (636 | 7.4%), and American (549 | 6.4%), together accounting for 55.8% of all Quay County residents.
Ancestry in Quay County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African50.1%
American5496.4%
Apache140.2%
Austrian90.1%
Blackfeet170.2%
British540.6%
Central American901.0%
Cherokee530.6%
Cheyenne150.2%
Comanche60.1%
Crow60.1%
Cuban140.2%
Czech30.0%
Czechoslovakian50.1%
Danish140.2%
Dutch931.1%
Dutch West Indian30.0%
Eastern European40.1%
English6367.4%
European510.6%
Finnish50.1%
French1151.3%
French Canadian180.2%
German6597.6%
Irish7088.2%
Italian2813.3%
Korean1912.2%
Mexican2,26926.3%
Native Hawaiian70.1%
Navajo1021.2%
Nicaraguan120.1%
Northern European630.7%
Norwegian140.2%
Pennsylvania German160.2%
Polish1051.2%
Pueblo30.0%
Puerto Rican770.9%
Russian590.7%
Salvadoran780.9%
Samoan360.4%
Scandinavian460.5%
Scotch-Irish1221.4%
Scottish800.9%
Seminole160.2%
South American50.1%
Spaniard3764.3%
Spanish3524.1%
Spanish American330.4%
Subsaharan African50.1%
Swedish430.5%
Swiss20.0%
Ukrainian110.1%
Venezuelan50.1%
Welsh670.8%
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Immigrants in Quay County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Quay County came from Latin America (104 | 1.2%), Central America (99 | 1.1%), Mexico (99 | 1.1%), Asia (36 | 0.4%), and Philippines (36 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Quay County residents.
Immigrants in Quay County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia360.4%
Canada110.1%
Central America991.1%
Europe80.1%
Germany80.1%
Latin America1041.2%
Mexico991.1%
Philippines360.4%
South America50.1%
South Eastern Asia360.4%
Venezuela50.1%
Western Europe80.1%
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Sex and Age in Quay County

Sex and Age in Quay County

The most populous age groups in Quay County are 35 to 39 Years (468 | 11.1%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (388 | 8.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Quay County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years70 (1.7%)215 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years312 (7.4%)378 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Years372 (8.8%)297 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years238 (5.7%)212 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years41 (1.0%)126 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years197 (4.7%)247 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years203 (4.8%)273 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years468 (11.1%)124 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Years157 (3.7%)295 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years227 (5.4%)99 (2.2%)
50 to 54 Years255 (6.1%)363 (8.2%)
55 to 59 Years402 (9.6%)298 (6.7%)
60 to 64 Years227 (5.4%)388 (8.7%)
65 to 69 Years295 (7.0%)357 (8.1%)
70 to 74 Years321 (7.6%)293 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years254 (6.0%)155 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years53 (1.3%)154 (3.5%)
85 Years and over114 (2.7%)161 (3.6%)
Total4,206 (100.0%)4,435 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Quay County

Median Family Size in Quay County

The median family size in Quay County is 3.21 persons per family, with single female/mother families (437 | 23.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.83 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,224 | 65.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Quay County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,224 (65.3%)2.95
Single Male/Father214 (11.4%)3.42
Single Female/Mother437 (23.3%)3.83
Total Families1,875 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Quay County

The median household size in Quay County is 2.28 persons per household, with single male/father households (214 | 5.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.23 persons per household. non-family households (1,882 | 50.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Quay County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,224 (32.6%)3.09
Single Male/Father214 (5.7%)4.23
Single Female/Mother437 (11.6%)3.90
Non-family1,882 (50.1%)1.15
Total Households3,757 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Quay County

Out of a total of 3,757 households in Quay County, 1,875 (49.9%) are family households, while 1,882 (50.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,150, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,658.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Quay County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,658 (44.1%)
2-Person Households1,150 (30.6%)219 (5.8%)
3-Person Households378 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households157 (4.2%)5 (0.1%)
5-Person Households155 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households34 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,875 (49.9%)1,882 (50.1%)

Female Fertility in Quay County

Fertility by Age in Quay County

Average fertility rate in Quay County is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 142.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Quay County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years92 (100.0%)142.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total92 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Quay County

32.6% of women with births (92) in Quay County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 67.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 67.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Quay County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years30 (32.6%)62 (67.4%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (32.6%)62 (67.4%)

Fertility by Education in Quay County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Quay County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma83 (90.2%)173.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree9 (9.8%)47.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total92 (100.0%)65.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Quay County

67.4% of women with births in Quay County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 74.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Quay County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma21 (25.3%)62 (74.7%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (32.6%)62 (67.4%)

Income in Quay County

Income Overview in Quay County

Per Capita Income in Quay County is $25,348, while median incomes of families and households are $49,970 and $38,998 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,641$25,348
Median Family Income1,875$49,970
Mean Family Income1,875$68,544
Median Household Income3,757$38,998
Mean Household Income3,757$53,058
Income Deficit1,875$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,64116.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,64183.68¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,6410.46

Earnings by Sex in Quay County

Average Earnings in Quay County are $31,369, $34,096 for men and $28,530 for women, a difference of 16.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Quay County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,005 (53.2%)$34,096
Female1,763 (46.8%)$28,530
Total3,768 (100.0%)$31,369

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Quay County

The most common earnings brackets in Quay County are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (207 | 10.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (249 | 14.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Quay County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less71 (3.5%)183 (10.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999133 (6.6%)94 (5.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49927 (1.3%)44 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999101 (5.0%)50 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (0.3%)55 (3.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99986 (4.3%)73 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49960 (3.0%)30 (1.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99943 (2.1%)37 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,499141 (7.0%)71 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99923 (1.1%)99 (5.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999162 (8.1%)249 (14.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999207 (10.3%)123 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999180 (9.0%)50 (2.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999163 (8.1%)89 (5.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99944 (2.2%)55 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99964 (3.2%)60 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999107 (5.3%)132 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999123 (6.1%)136 (7.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999112 (5.6%)86 (4.9%)
$100,000+152 (7.6%)47 (2.7%)
Total2,005 (100.0%)1,763 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Quay County

Average earnings in Quay County are $35,130 for men and $30,521 for women, a difference of 13.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,991, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $28,932. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $87,576, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $22,326.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Quay County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,753$45,909
High School Diploma$33,094$22,326
College or Associate's Degree$28,932$29,892
Bachelor's Degree$71,991$41,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$35,130$30,521

Family Income in Quay County

Family Income Brackets in Quay County

According to the Quay County family income data, there are 300 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 56 families (3.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Quay County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001126.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991055.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991467.8%
$25,000 to $34,99927614.7%
$35,000 to $49,99930016.0%
$50,000 to $74,99927414.6%
$75,000 to $99,99929215.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991849.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991317.0%
$200,000+563.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Quay County

3-person families (312 | 16.6%) account for the highest median family income in Quay County with $69,333 per family, while 2-person families (1,247 | 66.5%) have the highest median income of $26,654 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Quay County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,247 (66.5%)$53,309
3-Person Families312 (16.6%)$69,333
4-Person Families169 (9.0%)$0
5-Person Families112 (6.0%)$32,604
6-Person Families34 (1.8%)$48,913
7+ Person Families1 (0.1%)$0
Total1,875 (100.0%)$49,970

Family Income by Number of Earners in Quay County

The median family income in Quay County is $49,970, with families comprising 3+ earners (76) having the highest median family income of $115,769, while families with no earners (392) have the lowest median family income of $30,577, accounting for 4.1% and 20.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Quay County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners392 (20.9%)$30,577
1 Earner743 (39.6%)$36,641
2 Earners664 (35.4%)$92,500
3+ Earners76 (4.1%)$115,769
Total1,875 (100.0%)$49,970

Household Income in Quay County

Household Income Brackets in Quay County

With 575 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Quay County, accounting for 15.3% of all households. In contrast, only 79 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Quay County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003649.7%
$10,000 to $14,99937610.0%
$15,000 to $24,99952213.9%
$25,000 to $34,99948112.8%
$35,000 to $49,99957515.3%
$50,000 to $74,99955614.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993318.8%
$100,000 to $149,9993649.7%
$150,000 to $199,9991052.8%
$200,000+792.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Quay County

The median household income in Quay County is $38,998, with the highest median household income of $53,315 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,249 households (33.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 26 households (0.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Quay County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26 (0.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years977 (26.0%)$41,653
45 to 64 Years1,249 (33.2%)$53,315
65+ Years1,505 (40.1%)$32,485
Total3,757 (100.0%)$38,998

Poverty in Quay County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Quay County

With 21.4% poverty level for males and 28.2% for females among the residents of Quay County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 47 males (74.6%) and 37 females (88.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Quay County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (30.4%)66 (30.7%)
5 Years47 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years205 (54.5%)206 (57.7%)
12 to 14 Years63 (32.6%)64 (30.9%)
15 Years12 (29.3%)37 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (14.3%)
18 to 24 Years34 (27.4%)145 (61.2%)
25 to 34 Years57 (14.9%)96 (19.2%)
35 to 44 Years98 (15.7%)144 (34.4%)
45 to 54 Years91 (18.9%)40 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years133 (21.1%)151 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years67 (10.9%)69 (10.6%)
75 Years and over58 (13.8%)197 (42.9%)
Total872 (21.4%)1,222 (28.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Quay County

According to the poverty statistics in Quay County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Quay County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (69.6%)149 (69.3%)
5 Years16 (25.4%)56 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years171 (45.5%)151 (42.3%)
12 to 14 Years130 (67.4%)143 (69.1%)
15 Years29 (70.7%)5 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years103 (100.0%)42 (85.7%)
18 to 24 Years90 (72.6%)92 (38.8%)
25 to 34 Years325 (85.1%)403 (80.8%)
35 to 44 Years527 (84.3%)275 (65.6%)
45 to 54 Years391 (81.1%)421 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years496 (78.9%)535 (78.0%)
65 to 74 Years549 (89.1%)581 (89.4%)
75 Years and over361 (86.2%)262 (57.1%)
Total3,204 (78.6%)3,115 (71.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Quay County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Quay County show that 12.2% or 149 of the total 1,224 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 19.3%, comprising of 11 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.5%, which includes 20 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Quay County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children813 (87.3%)118 (12.7%)
1 or 2 Children216 (91.5%)20 (8.5%)
3 or 4 Children46 (80.7%)11 (19.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,075 (87.8%)149 (12.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Quay County

According to the poverty data in Quay County, 4.2% or 9 single-father households and 40.7% or 178 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (16.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Quay County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children5 (2.6%)1 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children4 (16.7%)77 (27.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (4.2%)178 (40.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Quay County

The poverty data for Quay County shows that 149 of the married-couple family households (12.2%) and 187 of the single-parent households (28.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (19.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 100 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Quay County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children118 (12.7%)6 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children20 (8.5%)81 (26.7%)
3 or 4 Children11 (19.3%)100 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (12.2%)187 (28.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Quay County

Employment by Class of Employer in Quay County

Among the 3,422 employed individuals in Quay County, private company employees (2,017 | 58.9%), local government employees (464 | 13.6%), and state government employees (262 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Quay County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,01758.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)832.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1985.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations2437.1%
Local Government Employees46413.6%
State Government Employees2627.7%
Federal Government Employees1524.4%
Unpaid Family Workers30.1%
Total3,422100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Quay County

According to the labor force statistics for Quay County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,914), 52.9% or 3,658 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 176 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 78.6% or 374 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.8% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Quay County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years219 (59.7%)74 (33.8%)
20 to 24 Years130 (77.8%)13 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years300 (67.6%)18 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years374 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years791 (75.8%)52 (6.6%)
45 to 54 Years706 (74.8%)11 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years489 (69.9%)6 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years303 (49.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years281 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over63 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,658 (52.9%)176 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Quay County

According to labor force statistics for Quay County, 70.2% of individuals (2,965) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,223) are in the labor force, with 2.9% or 86 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 593 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.6% or 41 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Quay County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School425 (67.8%)60 (9.6%)
High School Diploma995 (64.9%)44 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree949 (69.5%)4 (0.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher593 (85.1%)17 (2.4%)
Total2,965 (70.2%)122 (2.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Quay County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Quay County are Management (715 | 20.5%), Community & Social Service (525 | 15.1%), Education Instruction & Library (360 | 10.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (165 | 4.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (125 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Quay County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Quay County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Business & Financial (81.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Quay County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management539 (75.4%)176 (24.6%)
Business & Financial12 (18.8%)52 (81.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science125 (75.8%)40 (24.2%)
Computers & Mathematics8 (53.3%)7 (46.7%)
Architecture & Engineering92 (73.6%)33 (26.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 253 (48.2%)272 (51.8%)
Education, Arts & Media78 (62.4%)47 (37.6%)
Legal Services & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library135 (37.5%)225 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)929 (62.0%)570 (38.0%)
Total (Overall)1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Quay County are Cleaning & Maintenance (246 | 7.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (124 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (55 | 1.6%), Healthcare Support (49 | 1.4%), and Security & Protection (46 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Quay County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Quay County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Quay County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Security & Protection46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving34 (27.4%)90 (72.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance145 (58.9%)101 (41.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Total (Category)225 (43.3%)295 (56.7%)
Total (Overall)1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Quay County are Office & Administration (641 | 18.4%), and Sales & Related (229 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Quay County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Quay County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related113 (49.3%)116 (50.7%)
Office & Administration144 (22.5%)497 (77.5%)
Total (Category)257 (29.5%)613 (70.5%)
Total (Overall)1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Quay County are Construction & Extraction (152 | 4.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (38 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Quay County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Quay County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (34.2%)25 (65.8%)
Construction & Extraction152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)215 (89.6%)25 (10.4%)
Total (Overall)1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Quay County are Production (133 | 3.8%), Transportation (133 | 3.8%), and Material Moving (87 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Quay County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Quay County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production111 (83.5%)22 (16.5%)
Transportation100 (75.2%)33 (24.8%)
Material Moving50 (57.5%)37 (42.5%)
Total (Category)261 (73.9%)92 (26.1%)
Total (Overall)1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Quay County

Employment Industries in Quay County

The major employment industries in Quay County include Accommodation & Food Services (654 | 18.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (406 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (356 | 10.2%), Educational Services (351 | 10.1%), and Professional & Scientific (259 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Quay County

Employment Industries by Sex in Quay County

The Quay County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (97.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (87.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Quay County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting104 (60.8%)67 (39.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction156 (70.0%)67 (30.0%)
Manufacturing66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade20 (51.3%)19 (48.7%)
Retail Trade241 (67.7%)115 (32.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing143 (79.4%)37 (20.6%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance2 (2.4%)81 (97.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
Professional & Scientific189 (73.0%)70 (27.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (41.2%)10 (58.8%)
Educational Services186 (53.0%)165 (47.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance49 (12.1%)357 (87.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation77 (86.5%)12 (13.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services367 (56.1%)287 (43.9%)
Public Administration113 (45.2%)137 (54.8%)
Total1,887 (54.2%)1,595 (45.8%)

Education in Quay County

School Enrollment in Quay County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,037 students in Quay County are elementary school (684 | 33.6%), middle school (498 | 24.4%), and high school (342 | 16.8%).
School Enrollment in Quay County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1296.3%
Kindergarten50.3%
Elementary School68433.6%
Middle School49824.4%
High School34216.8%
College / Undergraduate31915.7%
Graduate / Professional602.9%
Total2,037100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Quay County

Out of a total of 2,037 students who are enrolled in schools in Quay County, 110 (5.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,927 (94.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (22.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 13 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Quay County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old670 (97.1%)20 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds635 (94.9%)34 (5.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds200 (92.2%)17 (7.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds153 (99.4%)1 (0.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over132 (77.2%)39 (22.8%)
Total1,927 (94.6%)110 (5.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Quay County

Education (306 | 29.4%), business (176 | 16.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (94 | 9.0%), literature & languages (82 | 7.9%), and physical & health sciences (80 | 7.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,041 individuals in Quay County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Quay County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics676.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural949.0%
Physical & Health Sciences807.7%
Psychology323.1%
Social Sciences252.4%
Engineering282.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology272.6%
Business17616.9%
Education30629.4%
Literature & Languages827.9%
Liberal Arts & History565.4%
Visual & Performing Arts141.3%
Communications20.2%
Arts & Humanities525.0%
Total1,041100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Quay County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Quay County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Quay County are males with 2 vehicles (706, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (693, making up 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Quay County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle91 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle335 (18.2%)479 (30.5%)
2 Vehicles706 (38.4%)693 (44.1%)
3 Vehicles529 (28.7%)269 (17.1%)
4 Vehicles76 (4.1%)88 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles104 (5.7%)42 (2.7%)
Total1,841 (100.0%)1,571 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Quay County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Quay County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,200 commuters, 37.0%), less than 5 minutes (564 commuters, 17.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (451 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Quay County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes56417.4%
5 to 9 Minutes1,20037.0%
10 to 14 Minutes45113.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1685.2%
20 to 24 Minutes2066.3%
25 to 29 Minutes672.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1805.5%
35 to 39 Minutes80.3%
40 to 44 Minutes30.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1384.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2146.6%
90 or more Minutes481.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Quay County

The most common commute times in Quay County are 5 to 9 minutes (614 commuters, 34.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (586 commuters, 40.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Quay County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes378 (21.0%)186 (12.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes614 (34.1%)586 (40.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes280 (15.5%)171 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes116 (6.4%)52 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes140 (7.8%)66 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes53 (2.9%)14 (1.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes47 (2.6%)133 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes63 (3.5%)75 (5.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes60 (3.3%)154 (10.7%)
90 or more Minutes48 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Quay County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Quay County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (364, 20.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (444, 30.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Quay County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM39 (2.2%)3 (0.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3 (0.2%)225 (15.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM71 (3.9%)36 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM74 (4.1%)62 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM210 (11.7%)37 (2.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM192 (10.6%)215 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM364 (20.2%)444 (30.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM231 (12.8%)137 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (1.2%)40 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM38 (2.1%)66 (4.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM189 (10.5%)37 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM117 (6.5%)80 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM253 (14.0%)63 (4.4%)
Total1,802 (100.0%)1,445 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Quay County

Occupancy by Ownership in Quay County

Of the total 3,757 dwellings in Quay County, owner-occupied units account for 2,565 (68.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,192 (31.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Quay County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,56568.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,19231.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,757100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Quay County

Occupancy by Household Size in Quay County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,65844.1%
2-Person Household1,36936.4%
3-Person Household37810.1%
4+ Person Household3529.4%
Total Housing Units3,757100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Quay County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Quay County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,147 (69.2%)511 (30.8%)
2-Person Household957 (69.9%)412 (30.1%)
3-Person Household293 (77.5%)85 (22.5%)
4+ Person Household168 (47.7%)184 (52.3%)
Total Housing Units2,565 (68.3%)1,192 (31.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Quay County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Quay County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School248 (48.5%)263 (51.5%)
High School Diploma783 (63.5%)450 (36.5%)
College/Associate Degree947 (74.8%)319 (25.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher587 (78.6%)160 (21.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Quay County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Quay County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years40710.8%
35 to 44 Years59615.9%
45 to 54 Years48512.9%
55 to 64 Years76420.3%
65 to 74 Years88723.6%
75 to 84 Years43011.5%
85 Years and Over1885.0%
Total3,757100.0%

Housing Finances in Quay County

Median Income by Occupancy in Quay County

Median Income by Occupancy in Quay County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,565 (68.3%)$47,728
Renter-Occupied1,192 (31.7%)$30,233
Average3,757 (100.0%)$38,998

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Quay County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Quay County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000184 (7.2%)39 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999136 (5.3%)7 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999208 (8.1%)166 (13.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999132 (5.1%)198 (16.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999145 (5.7%)49 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999216 (8.4%)265 (22.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999386 (15.0%)189 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999398 (15.5%)159 (13.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999284 (11.1%)45 (3.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999289 (11.3%)75 (6.3%)
$150,000 or more187 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,565 (100.0%)1,192 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Quay County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Quay County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300403 (15.7%)123 (10.3%)
$300 to $499980 (38.2%)157 (13.2%)
$500 to $799581 (22.7%)384 (32.2%)
$800 to $999203 (7.9%)90 (7.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499220 (8.6%)249 (20.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999167 (6.5%)32 (2.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4998 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,565 (100.0%)1,192 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Quay County

Housing Structures in Quay County

Housing Structures in Quay County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,64970.5%
Single Unit, Attached1143.0%
2 Unit Apartments330.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1443.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments411.1%
10 or more Apartments742.0%
Mobile Home / Other70218.7%
Total3,757100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Quay County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Quay County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,989 (75.1%)660 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached28 (24.6%)86 (75.4%)
2 Unit Apartments10 (30.3%)23 (69.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)144 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other538 (76.6%)164 (23.4%)
Total2,565 (68.3%)1,192 (31.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Quay County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Quay County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4 (0.2%)17 (1.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms185 (7.2%)266 (22.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms895 (34.9%)550 (46.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms974 (38.0%)269 (22.6%)
8 or more Rooms507 (19.8%)90 (7.5%)
Total2,565 (100.0%)1,192 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Quay County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Quay County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas859 (33.5%)367 (30.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas551 (21.5%)225 (18.9%)
Electricity997 (38.9%)506 (42.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.1%)8 (0.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels137 (5.3%)54 (4.5%)
No Fuel Used18 (0.7%)32 (2.7%)
Total2,565 (100.0%)1,192 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Quay County

Household Vehicle Usage in Quay County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle91 (3.5%)211 (17.7%)
1 Vehicle772 (30.1%)603 (50.6%)
2 Vehicles969 (37.8%)286 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles733 (28.6%)92 (7.7%)
Total2,565 (100.0%)1,192 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Quay County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Quay County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,754811
Median Property Value$82,200$68,000
Median Household Income$48,266$94
Monthly Housing Costs$378$3
Real Estate Taxes$407$115

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Quay County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Quay County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000558 (31.8%)239 (29.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999555 (31.6%)239 (29.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999502 (28.6%)247 (30.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999100 (5.7%)83 (10.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99919 (1.1%)3 (0.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9991 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more19 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,754 (100.0%)811 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Quay County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Quay County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000160 (9.1%)8 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999398 (22.7%)160 (19.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999115 (6.6%)87 (10.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999299 (17.1%)101 (12.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999285 (16.3%)87 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999195 (11.1%)113 (13.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999209 (11.9%)89 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more93 (5.3%)80 (9.9%)
Total1,754 (100.0%)811 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Quay County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Quay County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x889 (50.7%)43,939 (5,417.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x281 (16.0%)399 (49.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x133 (7.6%)171 (21.1%)
4.0x or more443 (25.3%)35 (4.3%)
Total1,754 (100.0%)811 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Quay County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Quay County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,244 (70.9%)17 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,499204 (11.6%)474 (58.5%)
$800 to $1,499173 (9.9%)117 (14.4%)
Total1,754 (100.0%)811 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Quay County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quay County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quay County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years300 (74.3%)104 (25.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,448 (93.8%)96 (6.2%)
19 to 25 Years366 (87.8%)51 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years558 (72.9%)208 (27.2%)
35 to 44 Years776 (74.3%)268 (25.7%)
45 to 54 Years909 (96.4%)34 (3.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,193 (90.7%)122 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older878 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,694 (89.7%)883 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Quay County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Quay County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born300 (74.3%)104 (25.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,448 (93.8%)96 (6.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen366 (87.8%)51 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Quay County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Quay County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,998 (95.1%)104 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,023 (83.1%)413 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,243 (87.7%)174 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999750 (97.3%)21 (2.7%)
$100,000 and over1,661 (90.7%)171 (9.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quay County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Quay County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6212 (52.5%)88 (21.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,075 (69.6%)503 (32.6%)
19 to 25 Years154 (36.9%)238 (57.1%)
25 to 34 Years421 (55.0%)153 (20.0%)
35 to 44 Years347 (33.2%)534 (51.1%)
45 to 54 Years299 (31.7%)624 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years478 (36.3%)796 (60.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,250 (98.7%)650 (51.3%)
75 Years and over878 (100.0%)531 (60.5%)
Total5,114 (59.6%)4,117 (48.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Quay County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Quay County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.9%)
5 to 17 Years65 (7.9%)135 (17.6%)
18 to 34 Years70 (13.8%)113 (15.1%)
35 to 64 Years431 (24.8%)432 (27.6%)
65 to 74 Years277 (45.0%)134 (20.6%)
75 Years and over187 (44.6%)258 (56.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Quay County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Quay County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years37 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (3.0%)52 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years96 (15.6%)17 (2.6%)
75 Years and over139 (33.2%)137 (29.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Quay County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.9%)
5 to 17 Years49 (5.9%)90 (11.7%)
18 to 34 Years6 (1.2%)5 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years105 (6.0%)34 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years41 (6.7%)15 (2.3%)
75 Years and over70 (16.7%)9 (2.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Quay County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years65 (7.9%)122 (15.9%)
18 to 34 Years27 (5.3%)42 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years166 (9.6%)209 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years71 (11.5%)31 (4.8%)
75 Years and over18 (4.3%)51 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Quay County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)66 (8.8%)
35 to 64 Years236 (13.6%)208 (13.3%)
65 to 74 Years152 (24.7%)109 (16.8%)
75 Years and over133 (31.7%)210 (45.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Quay County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years5 (1.0%)17 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years24 (1.4%)56 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years30 (4.9%)38 (5.9%)
75 Years and over26 (6.2%)20 (4.4%)

Technology Access in Quay County

Computing Device Access in Quay County

Computing Device Access in Quay County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,31261.5%
Smartphone2,84175.6%
Tablet1,55341.3%
No Computing Device63416.9%
Total3,757100.0%

Internet Access in Quay County

Internet Access in Quay County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet110.3%
Broadband Home1,70645.4%
Cellular Data Only3228.6%
Satellite Internet3218.5%
No Internet1,39737.2%
Total3,757100.0%

Quay County Summary

Quay County is located in the eastern part of the state of New Mexico, in the United States. It is bordered by Curry County to the north, Roosevelt County to the east, De Baca County to the south, and Guadalupe County to the west. The county seat is Tucumcari, and the largest city is also Tucumcari. The county was created in 1903 from the eastern part of Lincoln County.

Geography

Quay County covers an area of 2,945 square miles, making it the fourth-largest county in New Mexico. The county is located in the eastern part of the state, and is part of the Llano Estacado region. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part. The highest point in the county is the summit of Tucumcari Mountain, at an elevation of 5,979 feet. The county is drained by the Canadian River and its tributaries, including the Conchas River, the Ute Creek, and the North Canadian River.
The county is home to several protected areas, including the Conchas Lake State Park, the Ute Lake State Park, and the Ute Creek Wildlife Management Area. The county also contains the Quay Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Economy

The economy of Quay County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to several large cattle ranches, and the county is also a major producer of hay, wheat, and sorghum. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, and the county is a major producer of oil and natural gas.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large meatpacking plant in Tucumcari. The county is also home to several retail stores, including a Walmart Supercenter in Tucumcari.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Quay County was 9,041. The population density was 3.1 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $35,938. The per capita income for the county was $15,938. About 17.2% of the population was below the poverty line.
The largest city in the county is Tucumcari, with a population of 5,989. Other cities in the county include Logan, San Jon, and House. The county is served by the Tucumcari Municipal Airport.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Quay County?
Total Population of Quay County is 8,641.
What is the Total Male Population of Quay County?
Total Male Population of Quay County is 4,206.
What is the Total Female Population of Quay County?
Total Female Population of Quay County is 4,435.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Quay County?
There are 94.84 Males per 100 Females in Quay County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Quay County?
There are 105.44 Females per 100 Males in Quay County.
What is the Median Population Age in Quay County?
Median Population Age in Quay County is 46.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Quay County
Average Family Size in Quay County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Quay County
Average Household Size in Quay County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Quay County?
Per Capita income in Quay County is $25,348.
What is the Median Family Income in Quay County?
Median Family Income in Quay County is $49,970.
What is the Median Household income in Quay County?
Median Household Income in Quay County is $38,998.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Quay County?
Income or Wage Gap in Quay County is 16.3%.
Women in Quay County earn 83.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Quay County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Quay County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Quay County?
There are 3,658 People in the Labor Forcein in Quay County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Quay County?
52.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Quay County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Quay County?
Unemployment Rate in Quay County is 4.8%.