Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, its population was 48,430. Its county seat is Clovis. The county is named in honor of George Curry, territorial governor of New Mexico from 1907 to 1910.
Curry County | |
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Curry County Courthouse in Clovis | |
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico | |
New Mexico's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 34°34′N 103°21′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| Founded | February 25, 1909 |
| Named for | George Curry |
| Seat | Clovis |
| Largest city | Clovis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,408 sq mi (3,650 km2) |
| • Land | 1,405 sq mi (3,640 km2) |
| • Water | 3.2 sq mi (8 km2) 0.2% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 48,430 |
| • Density | 34.5/sq mi (13.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 3rd |
| Website | www |
Curry County comprises the Clovis, New Mexico micropolitan statistical area, which is also included in the Clovis–Portales combined statistical area. It is located on the far eastern state line, adjacent to Texas, forming part of the region of Eastern New Mexico.
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