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De Baca County, New Mexico

Coordinates: 34°28′18″N 104°14′44″W / 34.47167°N 104.24556°W / 34.47167; -104.24556
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De Baca County
County
De Baca County Courthouse in Fort Sumner
De Baca County Courthouse in Fort Sumner
Map of New Mexico highlighting De Baca County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°28′18″N 104°14′44″W / 34.47167°N 104.24556°W / 34.47167; -104.24556
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 28, 1917
Named forEzequiel Cabeza De Baca
SeatFort Sumner
Largest villageFort Sumner
Area
 • Total
2,334 sq mi (6,050 km2)
 • Land2,323 sq mi (6,020 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,698
 • Density0.73/sq mi (0.28/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitedebaca.nmgenweb.us

De Baca County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,698,[1] making it New Mexico's second-least populous county. Its county seat is Fort Sumner.[2] The county is named for Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca, the second elected Governor of New Mexico.[3]

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,334 square miles (6,050 km2), of which 2,323 square miles (6,020 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (0.5%) is water.[4]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19203,196—
19302,893−9.5%
19403,72528.8%
19503,464−7.0%
19602,991−13.7%
19702,547−14.8%
19802,454−3.7%
19902,252−8.2%
20002,240−0.5%
20102,022−9.7%
20201,698−16.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010[9]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[10] there were 2,240 people, 922 households, and 614 families living in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile (0.39 people/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.02% White, 0.04% Black or African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 12.54% from other races, and 2.23% from two or more races. 35.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 922 households, out of which 27.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 30.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 21.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 25.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $25,441, and the median income for a family was $32,870. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $18,487 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,065. 17.70% of the population and 13.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.30% are under the age of 18 and 15.00% are 65 or older.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 2,022 people, 912 households, and 581 families living in the county.[11] The population density was 0.9 inhabitants per square mile (0.35/km2). There were 1,344 housing units at an average density of 0.6 per square mile (0.23/km2).[12] The racial makeup of the county was 87.3% white, 0.6% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 7.9% from other races, and 3.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 38.5% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were German, 13.7% were American, 9.6% were English, and 7.4% were Irish.[13]

Of the 912 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.3% were non-families, and 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age was 47.8 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $30,643 and the median income for a family was $36,618. Males had a median income of $27,460 versus $20,980 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,769. About 15.9% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.[14]

Communities

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Village

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Census-designated place

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Unincorporated communities

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Ghost town

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Education

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The county has a single school district: Fort Sumner Municipal Schools.[15]

Notable people

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Politics

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United States presidential election results for De Baca County, New Mexico[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 656 72.81% 231 25.64% 14 1.55%
2016 620 68.13% 193 21.21% 97 10.66%
2012 586 64.97% 287 31.82% 29 3.22%
2008 676 64.75% 359 34.39% 9 0.86%
2004 706 71.10% 281 28.30% 6 0.60%
2000 612 62.32% 349 35.54% 21 2.14%
1996 489 44.74% 509 46.57% 95 8.69%
1992 526 44.39% 451 38.06% 208 17.55%
1988 643 56.60% 480 42.25% 13 1.14%
1984 756 65.23% 386 33.30% 17 1.47%
1980 655 56.17% 484 41.51% 27 2.32%
1976 556 47.93% 597 51.47% 7 0.60%
1972 752 71.82% 270 25.79% 25 2.39%
1968 658 57.67% 345 30.24% 138 12.09%
1964 559 45.08% 674 54.35% 7 0.56%
1960 734 54.17% 619 45.68% 2 0.15%
1956 779 59.33% 528 40.21% 6 0.46%
1952 782 56.83% 591 42.95% 3 0.22%
1948 458 40.50% 670 59.24% 3 0.27%
1944 554 45.56% 660 54.28% 2 0.16%
1940 479 33.06% 970 66.94% 0 0.00%
1936 444 30.41% 1,010 69.18% 6 0.41%
1932 264 20.23% 1,023 78.39% 18 1.38%
1928 474 47.83% 514 51.87% 3 0.30%
1924 270 29.03% 574 61.72% 86 9.25%
1920 412 36.75% 693 61.82% 16 1.43%

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "De Baca County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "De Baca County Extension Office". New Mexico State University. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Archived from the original on August 11, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: De Baca County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 1, 2018.

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