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Texico, NM
City in Curry County, New Mexico.
Population
967
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,169
ZIP codes
0
Texico and its ZIP codes
Texico at a glance
- Texico is about 67 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,000, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,900 (61% below New Mexico) and median rent is $973 a month.
Local data for Texico, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Texico, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,000
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (349), German Americans (140), Irish Americans (72).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Curry County. PPP loans are for Texico.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
Texico, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Texico, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Texico, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
Cities near Texico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Farwell, TXCity | 0.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ClovisCity | 11 mi | 23.6 |
| Bovina, TXCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Cannon AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Muleshoe, TXCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| PortalesCity | 22 mi | 8 |
| Friona, TXCity | 25 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Texico, NM in?
- Texico is in Curry County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Texico, NM?
- About 967 people live in Texico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Texico?
- Nearby places include Farwell, TX (0.9 mi), Clovis (11 mi), Bovina, TX (13 mi), Cannon AFB (15 mi), Muleshoe, TX (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023