Guadalupe County, New Mexico

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Guadalupe County
County
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Guadalupe County Courthouse in Santa Rosa
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Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°52′N104°47′W / 34.86°N 104.78°W / 34.86; -104.78
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Mexico.svg  New Mexico
FoundedFebruary 26, 1891
Named for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Seat Santa Rosa
Largest citySanta Rosa
Area
 • Total3,032 sq mi (7,850 km2)
 • Land3,030 sq mi (7,800 km2)
 • Water1.1 sq mi (3 km2)  0.04%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,452
 • Density1.5/sq mi (0.57/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 2nd
The older section of Guadalupe County Courthouse, which was built in 1909, adjoins the newer section. Guadalupe Courthouse Old.jpg
The older section of Guadalupe County Courthouse, which was built in 1909, adjoins the newer section.

Guadalupe County (Spanish : Condado de Guadalupe) is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,452. [1] Its county seat is Santa Rosa. [2]

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History

Guadalupe County was named after Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) or after the Mesita de Guadalupe (Guadalupe Plain). The county was created from the southern portion of San Miguel County February 26, 1891, by an act of the New Mexico Territorial Legislature. The original county seat was Puerto De Luna, but was moved north to Santa Rosa in 1903. That same year, after the popular Spanish–American War of 1898, the county's name was changed to Leonard Wood County after the Presidential physician, Major-General in the Rough Riders, and recipient of the Medal of Honor. The name was later changed back to Guadalupe County. [3] The County contains whole, or parts of, several previous Spanish land grants to include the Aqua Negra, the Jose Perea, the Anton Chico, and the Preston Beck land grants. [4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,032 square miles (7,850 km2), of which 3,030 square miles (7,800 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.04%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 10,927—
1920 8,015−26.6%
1930 7,027−12.3%
1940 8,64623.0%
1950 6,772−21.7%
1960 5,610−17.2%
1970 4,969−11.4%
1980 4,496−9.5%
1990 4,156−7.6%
2000 4,68012.6%
2010 4,6870.1%
2020 4,452−5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
1790–1960 [7] 1900–1990 [8]
1990–2000 [9] 2010 [10]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, [11] there were 4,680 people, 1,655 households, and 1,145 families living in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (0.77 people/km2). There were 2,160 housing units at an average density of 1 units per square mile (0.39/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 54.1% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, nil% Pacific Islander, 39.1% from other races, and 3.6% from two or more races. 81.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,655 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 121.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.3 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $24,783, and the median income for a family was $28,279. Males had a median income of $22,463 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $11,241. About 18.1% of families and 21.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 4,687 people, 1,766 households, and 1,114 families living in the county. [12] The population density was 1.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.58 inhabitants/km2). There were 2,393 housing units at an average density of 0.8 units per square mile (0.31 units/km2). [13] The racial makeup of the county was 70.4% white, 1.9% American Indian, 1.7% black or African American, 1.3% Asian, 21.4% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 79.6% of the population. [12] In terms of ancestry, 8.3% were German, and 2.4% were American. [14]

Of the 1,766 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.9% were non-families, and 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age was 40.1 years. [12]

The median income for a household in the county was $28,488 and the median income for a family was $37,535. Males had a median income of $36,494 versus $23,984 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,710. About 21.7% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.7% of those under age 18 and 27.4% of those age 65 or over. [15]

Communities

City

Town

Census-designated places

Politics

Guadalupe County leans Democratic, and has voted for that party's presidential nominee in every election since 1988.

United States presidential election results for Guadalupe County, New Mexico [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No. %No. %No. %
2020 91741.89%1,23456.37%381.74%
2016 59532.57%97053.09%26214.34%
2012 55726.09%1,48869.70%904.22%
2008 62028.23%1,55770.90%190.87%
2004 91440.32%1,34059.11%130.57%
2000 54833.19%1,07665.17%271.64%
1996 43625.12%1,20869.59%925.30%
1992 69132.87%1,22558.28%1868.85%
1988 86140.63%1,24358.66%150.71%
1984 99050.36%94648.12%301.53%
1980 1,06549.65%98045.69%1004.66%
1976 1,04742.68%1,37956.22%271.10%
1972 1,29751.37%1,20247.60%261.03%
1968 1,17651.42%1,02744.91%843.67%
1964 1,05839.00%1,64960.78%60.22%
1960 1,24243.82%1,58956.07%30.11%
1956 1,52956.15%1,19143.74%30.11%
1952 1,57553.90%1,34746.10%00.00%
1948 1,56550.24%1,55049.76%00.00%
1944 1,64951.73%1,53948.27%00.00%
1940 1,80746.46%2,08253.54%00.00%
1936 1,77544.76%2,18755.14%40.10%
1932 1,62145.77%1,90953.90%120.34%
1928 1,71861.12%1,09338.88%00.00%
1924 1,32951.83%1,05641.19%1796.98%
1920 1,59956.30%1,22443.10%170.60%
1916 1,06746.90%1,17251.52%361.58%
1912 65139.17%76145.79%25015.04%

Education

The county has two school districts serving sections: Santa Rosa Consolidated Schools and Vaughn Municipal Schools. [17]

See also

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References

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