New Mexico

Quay

8,746
2020 population
1910
first census record
12
census records

About Quay

Quay, New Mexico, first appears in the United States federal census in 1910, when it recorded a population of 14,912. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,746.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,912 in 1910, and has since declined by roughly 41 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Oñate's Punitive Expedition – Jumano/Texas 1601, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,746
20109,041
200010,155
199010,823
198010,577
197010,903
196012,279
195013,971
194012,111
193010,828
192010,444
191014,912
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Quay

Military engagements that took place in Quay, New Mexico.

Oñate's Punitive Expedition – Jumano/Texas 1601
1601

Historic places in Quay

National Register of Historic Places listings in Quay, New Mexico.

Richardson Store
Montoya
Cactus Motor Lodge
Tucumcari
Glenrio Historic District
Glenrio
Nara Visa School
Nara Visa
Blue Swallow Motel
Tucumcari
Hurley, Arch, Conservancy District Office Building
Tucumcari
Metropolitan Park Bathhouse and Pool Historic District
Tucumcari
Odeon Theater
Tucumcari
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Frequently asked about Quay

When does Quay first appear in the US census?
Quay, New Mexico first appears in the federal census in 1910, with a recorded population of 14,912.
What is the population of Quay?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Quay had a recorded population of 8,746.
When did Quay's population peak?
Quay's recorded population peaked at 14,912 in 1910.
Were any battles fought in Quay?
1 documented military engagement took place in Quay, including Oñate's Punitive Expedition – Jumano/Texas 1601.
How many historic places are in Quay?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Quay, New Mexico.
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