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Roosevelt County, New Mexico

Coordinates: 34°01′N 103°29′W / 34.02°N 103.48°W / 34.02; -103.48
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Roosevelt County, New Mexico
County
Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales
Roosevelt County Courthouse in Portales
Official seal of Roosevelt County, New Mexico
Seal
Map of New Mexico highlighting Roosevelt County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Coordinates: 34°01′N 103°29′W / 34.02°N 103.48°W / 34.02; -103.48
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1903
Named afterTheodore Roosevelt
SeatPortales
Largest cityPortales
Area
 • Total
2,455 sq mi (6,360 km2)
 • Land2,447 sq mi (6,340 km2)
 • Water7.2 sq mi (19 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
19,191 Decrease
 • Density7.8/sq mi (3.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.rooseveltcounty.com

Roosevelt County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,191.[1] Its county seat is Portales.[2] The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for the then-current President of the United States, 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

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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

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191012,064—
19206,548−45.7%
193011,10969.7%
194014,54931.0%
195016,40912.8%
196016,198−1.3%
197016,4791.7%
198015,695−4.8%
199016,7026.4%
200018,0187.9%
201019,84610.1%
202019,191−3.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6]
1990-2000[7] 2010[8]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 19,191. The median age was 31.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 14.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 97.5 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

The racial makeup of the county was 62.1% White, 2.6% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 16.8% from some other race, and 16.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 43.8% of the population.[10]

63.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 36.4% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 7,159 households in the county, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 8,483 housing units, of which 15.6% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 59.3% were owner-occupied and 40.7% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 15.2%.[9]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 19,846 people, 7,299 households, and 4,671 families living in the county.[12] 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).[13] 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.[12] In terms of ancestry, 12.7% were German, 10.0% were American, 9.8% were English, and 9.3% were Irish.[14]

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.[12]

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.[15]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[16] there were 18,018 people, 6,639 households, and 4,541 families living in the county. The population density was 7 inhabitants per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 7,746 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1.2/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.

Government and politics

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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.[17]

Roosevelt County is heavily Republican. It has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. However, the county is located in the New Mexico's 3rd congressional district, represented by Democrat Teresa Leger Fernandez.[18]

United States presidential election results for Roosevelt County, New Mexico[19]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
1912 107 8.81% 599 49.34% 508 41.85%
1916 230 15.55% 1,088 73.56% 161 10.89%
1920 571 31.43% 1,178 64.83% 68 3.74%
1924 398 19.54% 1,340 65.78% 299 14.68%
1928 1,157 51.10% 1,098 48.50% 9 0.40%
1932 475 13.95% 2,826 83.02% 103 3.03%
1936 677 17.56% 2,951 76.55% 227 5.89%
1940 1,384 30.15% 3,190 69.50% 16 0.35%
1944 1,610 40.56% 2,359 59.44% 0 0.00%
1948 956 23.46% 3,087 75.75% 32 0.79%
1952 3,030 56.74% 2,298 43.03% 12 0.22%
1956 2,708 54.56% 2,247 45.28% 8 0.16%
1960 4,039 69.59% 1,761 30.34% 4 0.07%
1964 2,732 48.49% 2,875 51.03% 27 0.48%
1968 3,256 58.11% 1,547 27.61% 800 14.28%
1972 4,727 73.03% 1,612 24.90% 134 2.07%
1976 3,269 50.85% 3,111 48.39% 49 0.76%
1980 3,950 60.92% 2,240 34.55% 294 4.53%
1984 4,598 72.26% 1,696 26.65% 69 1.08%
1988 3,589 63.18% 2,033 35.79% 59 1.04%
1992 3,215 49.36% 2,172 33.35% 1,126 17.29%
1996 3,245 55.29% 2,097 35.73% 527 8.98%
2000 3,762 66.57% 1,762 31.18% 127 2.25%
2004 4,997 69.95% 2,082 29.14% 65 0.91%
2008 4,311 64.15% 2,303 34.27% 106 1.58%
2012 4,043 67.73% 1,727 28.93% 199 3.33%
2016 3,884 65.28% 1,454 24.44% 612 10.29%
2020 4,634 70.13% 1,802 27.27% 172 2.60%
2024 4,687 70.60% 1,820 27.41% 132 1.99%

Communities

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City

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Town

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Villages

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Unincorporated communities

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Education

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School districts include:[20]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Roosevelt County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  7. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  8. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  15. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  16. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  17. ^ "New Mexico: Officials Quit Over Marriage Ruling". The New York Times. November 20, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
  18. ^ "New Mexico Senators, Representatives, and Congressional District Maps". GovTrack.us. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  20. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Roosevelt County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 13, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022. - Text list
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