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Clovis, NM
City in Curry County, New Mexico.
Population
37,942
Land area
23.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,606
ZIP codes
0
Clovis and its ZIP codes
Clovis at a glance
- Clovis is about 92 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 8th most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $54,820 a year, 14% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,400 (32% below New Mexico) and median rent is $988 a month.
Local data for Clovis, NM
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices2
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants140
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Clovis, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,820
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$169,400
Median rent
$988/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (14,631), German Americans (3,243), Irish Americans (2,823).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Curry County. PPP loans are for Clovis.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,755
18,211 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $7,052 per person
How people get to work
Clovis, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clovis, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
612
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
175
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clovis, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Clovis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cannon AFBCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.9 |
| TexicoCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Farwell, TXCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Bovina, TXCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| PortalesCity | 20 mi | 8 |
| MelroseVillage | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| GradyVillage | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| FloydVillage | 26 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clovis, NM in?
- Clovis is in Curry County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Clovis, NM?
- About 37,942 people live in Clovis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clovis?
- Nearby places include Cannon AFB (7.1 mi), Texico (11 mi), Farwell, TX (12 mi), Bovina, TX (20 mi), Portales (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023