Clovis, New Mexico Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Clovis, NM Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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D
Income Well below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,676 | 2,118,085 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1289.4 | 17.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.43% | 0.20% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 30.9 | 38.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 12,154 | 836,644 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Clovis grew by 11.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 30,676 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Clovis is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.0% of residents. That is 3.4 points above New Mexico as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,670 25.0% +3.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,905 22.5% +1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,067 16.5% -2.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,017 13.1% -5.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Mexico, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Clovis and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% New Mexico 50.5%
- Men 50.1% New Mexico 49.5%
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Economy
Clovis has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,249 | $64,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 4.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Clovis is about 16% lower than in New Mexico.
Housing
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $174,609 | $204,122 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $943 | $1,067 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.1% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Clovis is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $943 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Clovis spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 111 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.3 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.6 | 37.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 111 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,440 | $4,866 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 12.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,693 | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,500 | 619 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Clovis is 13 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in New Mexico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Clovis has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Clovis has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Clovis | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.6% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.2% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Clovis, New Mexico.
How many people live in Clovis, New Mexico?
About 30,676 people live in Clovis, New Mexico, in 12,154 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 30.9, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Clovis, New Mexico urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Clovis, New Mexico has 1,289 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 15 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Clovis, New Mexico?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($174,609 against $54,249), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $943 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Clovis, New Mexico?
Unemployment in Clovis, New Mexico is 8.1%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Clovis, New Mexico?
18.3% of adults in Clovis, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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