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Clovis, NM


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Clovis, New Mexico

Clovis, New Mexico, in Curry county, is 96 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 201 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The city has a population of 32,667.

The People and Families of Clovis

In Clovis, about 54% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Clovis, since the city is home to many young children.

Approximately 29% of Clovis is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clovis had a median family income of $33,622.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Clovis gave more campaign money ($11,605) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Clovis Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Clovis.

Commuting

In Clovis, 94% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Clovis, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Clovis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyClovis Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyClovis Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyClovis Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Clovis, NM

Comparing Clovis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Mexico (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women17
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better16
Median Family Income17

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23

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