Quay County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Quay County, New Mexico
Quay County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,564
Median Age
48.9
Male Median
48.3
Female Median
49.6
Quay County, New Mexico Population Growth

Quay County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -4.9%%.
-4.9%% Growth
Quay County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Quay County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.9 | 8,564 |
| 2023 | 48.1 | 8,616 |
| 2022 | 46.6 | 8,641 |
| 2021 | 44.5 | 8,675 |
| 2020 | 43.0 | 8,265 |
| 2019 | 43.4 | 8,326 |
| 2018 | 43.8 | 8,373 |
| 2017 | 46.1 | 8,447 |
| 2016 | 46.5 | 8,555 |
| 2015 | 45.7 | 8,698 |
| 2014 | 46.0 | 8,822 |
| 2013 | 45.9 | 8,890 |
| 2012 | 45.5 | 8,956 |
| 2011 | 45.4 | 9,000 |
| 2010 | 44.4 | 9,002 |
Quay County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1.7% |
| 5–17 | 17.9% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 10.7% |
| 35–54 | 21.1% |
| 55–64 | 15.1% |
| 65+ | 26.4% |
Dependency Ratios for Quay County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 85.2
- Youth Dependency:
- 36.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 48.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Quay County, New Mexico
The median age in Quay County, New Mexico is 48.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Quay County, New Mexico is 8,564.
In Quay County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 26.4% of the population, while children under 18 represent 17.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Quay County, New Mexico is aging.