Quay County, New Mexico
Quay County: county in New Mexico, United States
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Quay County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,041 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,197 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tucumcari. The county was created 139 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Quay County at a glance
Quay County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
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New Mexico counties
33
Open related pagesLargest city
TucumcariPopulation 4,827
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Quay County
| Population | 8,197 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area | 7464 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.1044,-103.5497 |
| Named for | Matthew Quay |
| Altitude | 6,841 feet / 2085 meters |
| Capital | Tucumcari |
| Establishment | January 28, 1887 |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 01:03:55 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Quay County is located at 35°6'16"N 103°32'59"W (35.1043600, -103.5497400). It has 7 neighbors: Oldham County, Guadalupe County, DeBaca County, Harding County, Union County, Deaf Smith County and Hartley County.
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The largest city of Quay County is Tucumcari with a population of 4,827. Other cities include, Logan population 974, San Jon population 202 and House population 61. See all Quay County cities & populated places.
Quay County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Quay County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari | 4,827 | City in New Mexico, United States |
| Logan | 974 | Town in New Mexico, United States |
| San Jon | 202 | City in Quay County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| House | 61 | Village in Quay County, New Mexico, United States |
Official website of Quay County
Official Website- Tucumcari
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Quay County decreased by 10.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,041 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,045 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,808 | -2.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,675 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,465 | -2.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,445 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,390 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,299 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,242 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,253 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,197 | -0.68% | estimation process |
People born in Quay County (1)
American chemist and engineer Ivy Parker was born in Quay County
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|---|---|---|
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| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
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