Editing Roosevelt County, New Mexico

{{Short description|County in New Mexico, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
 | county               = Roosevelt County
 | state                = New Mexico
 | seal                 = Roosevelt County NM seal.png
 | founded year         = 1903
 | founded date         = February 28
 | seat wl              = Portales
 | largest city wl      = Portales
 | area_total_sq_mi     = 2455
 | area_land_sq_mi      = 2447
 | area_water_sq_mi     = 7.2
 | area percentage      = 0.3%
 | census yr            = 2020
 | pop                  = 19191 {{loss}}
 | density_sq_mi        = 7.8
 | web                  = www.rooseveltcounty.com
 | ex image             = Roosevelt County Court House.jpg
 | ex image cap         = [[Roosevelt County Courthouse (New Mexico)|Roosevelt County Courthouse]] in Portales
 | district            = 3rd
 | time zone            = Mountain
 | named for            = [[Theodore Roosevelt]] }}

'''Roosevelt County''' is a [[List of counties in New Mexico|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population was 19,191.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roosevelt County, New Mexico|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Roosevelt_County,_New_Mexico?g=050XX00US35041|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 3, 2023}}</ref> Its [[county seat]] is [[Portales, New Mexico|Portales]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county was created in 1903 from Chaves and Guadalupe counties and named for the then-current [[President of the United States]], [[Theodore Roosevelt]]. The county's eastern border is the [[Texas]] state line. Roosevelt County comprises the Portales, NM [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is also included in the [[Clovis, New Mexico|Clovis]]–Portales, NM [[Clovis–Portales combined statistical area|Combined Statistical Area]].

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|2455|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|2447|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|7.2|sqmi}} (0.3%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195546/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|archive-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref>

===Adjacent counties===
* [[Curry County, New Mexico|Curry County]] - north
* [[Quay County, New Mexico|Quay County]] - north
* [[De Baca County, New Mexico|De Baca County]] - west
* [[Chaves County, New Mexico|Chaves County]] - west
* [[Lea County, New Mexico|Lea County]] - south
* [[Cochran County, Texas]] - southeast
* [[Bailey County, Texas]] - east

===National protected area===
* [[Grulla National Wildlife Refuge]] (part)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1910= 12064
|1920= 6548
|1930= 11109
|1940= 14549
|1950= 16409
|1960= 16198
|1970= 16479
|1980= 15695
|1990= 16702
|2000= 18018
|2010= 19846
|2020= 19191
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35041.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 30, 2013|archive-date=June 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606230357/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35041.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 18,018 people, 6,639 households, and 4,541 families living in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 7,746 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the county was 74.14% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.65% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.62% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 19.76% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.65% from two or more races. 33.29% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 6,639 households, out of which 35.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.00% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 28.10% under the age of 18, 16.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 18.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,586, and the median income for a family was $31,813. Males had a median income of $26,170 versus $20,684 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,185. About 17.30% of families and 22.70% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 16.80% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 19,846&nbsp;people, 7,299&nbsp;households, and 4,671&nbsp;families living in the county.<ref name="census-dp1">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US35041
  |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data
  |access-date=January 24, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034954/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US35041
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The population density was {{convert|8.1|PD/sqmi}}. There were 8,163 housing units at an average density of {{convert|3.3|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35041
  |access-date=January 24, 2016
  |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213183804/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35041
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% white, 1.8% black or African American, 1.3% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 15.9% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.9% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 12.7% were [[Germans|German]], 10.0% were [[Americans|American]], 9.8% were [[English people|English]], and 9.3% were [[Irish people|Irish]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US35041
  |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 24, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213025706/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US35041
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Of the 7,299&nbsp;households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.0% were non-families, and 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.20. The median age was 29.7 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>

The median income for a household in the county was $37,762 and the median income for a family was $43,536. Males had a median income of $37,719 versus $21,916 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,933. About 16.0% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="census-dp3">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US35041
  |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
  |access-date=January 24, 2016
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213012238/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US35041
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
|url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

==Government and politics==
The Roosevelt County clerk and deputy clerk resigned in late 2013 after the [[New Mexico Supreme Court]] ruled that all counties in the state must [[Same-sex marriage in New Mexico|license same-sex marriages]]. County Manager Bill Cathey said they had resolved to quit "rather than be associated with that," according to the [[Associated Press]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/21/us/new-mexico-officials-quit-over-marriage-ruling.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-thecaucus&_r=0|agency=The New York Times|date=November 20, 2013|access-date=November 20, 2013|title=New Mexico: Officials Quit Over Marriage Ruling}}</ref>

Roosevelt County is heavily Republican. It has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since [[Lyndon B. Johnson]] in 1964. However, the county is located in the [[New Mexico's 3rd congressional district]], represented by [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] [[Teresa Leger Fernandez]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Mexico Senators, Representatives, and Congressional District Maps |url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/NM#map |access-date=2024-08-18 |website=GovTrack.us |language=en}}</ref>

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{{PresRow|2020|Republican|4,634|1,802|172|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|3,884|1,454|612|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|4,043|1,727|199|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|4,311|2,303|106|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|4,997|2,082|65|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|3,762|1,762|127|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|3,245|2,097|527|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|3,215|2,172|1,126|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|3,589|2,033|59|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|4,598|1,696|69|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|3,950|2,240|294|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|3,269|3,111|49|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|4,727|1,612|134|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|3,256|1,547|800|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|2,732|2,875|27|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1960|Republican|4,039|1,761|4|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1956|Republican|2,708|2,247|8|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|3,030|2,298|12|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1948|Democratic|956|3,087|32|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1944|Democratic|1,610|2,359|0|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1940|Democratic|1,384|3,190|16|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|677|2,951|227|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|475|2,826|103|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|1,157|1,098|9|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1924|Democratic|398|1,340|299|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1920|Democratic|571|1,178|68|New Mexico}}
{{PresRow|1916|Democratic|230|1,088|161|New Mexico}}
{{PresFoot|1912|Democratic|107|599|508|New Mexico}}

==Communities==

===City===
* [[Portales, New Mexico|Portales]] (county seat)

===Town===
* [[Elida, New Mexico|Elida]]

===Villages===
* [[Causey, New Mexico|Causey]]
* [[Dora, New Mexico|Dora]]
* [[Floyd, New Mexico|Floyd]]

===Unincorporated communities===
* [[Cameo, New Mexico|Cameo]]
* [[Kenna, New Mexico|Kenna]]
* [[Milnesand, New Mexico|Milnesand]]
* [[Pep, New Mexico|Pep]]
* [[Rogers, New Mexico|Rogers]]

==Education==
School districts include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35041_roosevelt/DC20SD_C35041.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713010649/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35041_roosevelt/DC20SD_C35041.pdf |archive-date=July 13, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Roosevelt County, NM|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 12, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35041_roosevelt/DC20SD_C35041_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
* [[Dora Consolidated Schools]]
* [[Elida Municipal Schools]]
* [[Floyd Municipal Schools]]
* [[House Municipal Schools]]
* [[Melrose Municipal Schools]]
* [[Portales Municipal Schools]]
* [[Texico Municipal Schools]]

==See also==
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in New Mexico#Roosevelt County|National Register of Historic Places listings in Roosevelt County, New Mexico]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20061028010509/http://www.rootsweb.com/~nmroosev/index.html Roosevelt County information on High Plains Historical Foundation]
* [http://www.rooseveltcounty.com/ Roosevelt County Official Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110609220614/http://www.clovisportalescafb.com/ A resource for the Clovis/ Portales/ Curry/ Roosevelt and Cannon Air Force Base Community]

{{Geographic Location
|Centre    = Roosevelt County, New Mexico
|North     = [[Curry County, New Mexico|Curry County]] and [[Quay County, New Mexico|Quay County]]
|Northeast =
|East      = [[Bailey County, Texas]]
|Southeast = [[Cochran County, Texas]]
|South     = [[Lea County, New Mexico|Lea County]]
|Southwest =
|West      = [[De Baca County, New Mexico|De Baca County]] and [[Chaves County, New Mexico|Chaves County]]
|Northwest =
}}
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