Clovis
City in Curry County, New Mexico
Clovis is a city in Curry County, New Mexico, with 38,567 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,268 ft (1,301 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cannon AFB, 8.0 miles SW.
- 38,567residents (2020 Census)
- 4,268 ftelevation · 1,301 m
- 23.6 sq miland area · 61.1 km²
- 1,636 / sq mipopulation density
- 88101ZIP code
About Clovis
Clovis is a city in and the county seat of Curry County, New Mexico. The population was 38,567 at the 2020 census. Clovis is located in the New Mexico portion of the Llano Estacado, in the eastern part of the state.
A largely agricultural community, close to the border with Texas, it is noted for its role in early rock music history and for nearby Cannon Air Force Base, current home to the 27th Special Operations Wing which is also known as "The Steadfast Line". A Paleo-Indian site was found near Clovis, where in 1929 a distinctive kind of stone spear-point was discovered. These points were called Clovis points, and the culture associated with them was named the Clovis culture. The Clovis people were early inhabitants who created a widespread culture in the New World. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway system helped establish Clovis over one hundred years ago, which continues to be a major hub of operations for that railroad and its successor, BNSF Railway. Also notable is the Southwest Cheese Company, the largest cheddar cheese producer in North America.
It is the principal city of the Clovis Micropolitan statistical area, which is part of the larger Clovis-Portales CSA.
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Living in Clovis
- Median household income
- $54,820
- Median home value
- $169,400
- Median rent
- $988/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Clovis had 38,567 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,567 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,636 per sq mi (632 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Clovis at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Curry County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,567 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.58 sq mi (61.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,268 ft (1,301 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4386° N, 103.1942° W |
| ZIP code | 88101 |
| Official website | cityofclovis.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3516420 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Clovis
- Cannon AFB8.0 mi SW
- Texico8.9 mi E
- Farwell, TX9.7 mi E
- Bovina, TX18.4 mi E
- Portales20.3 mi SW
- Melrose24.8 mi W
- Floyd26.2 mi SW
- Grady27.4 mi N
- Friona, TX30.2 mi NE
- Muleshoe, TX30.3 mi SE
- Dora36.4 mi S
- Causey38.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Clovis
What county is Clovis in?
Clovis is in Curry County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Clovis, NM?
38,567 people lived in Clovis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Clovis, NM?
The ZIP code of Clovis is 88101.
What is the elevation of Clovis?
4,268 feet (1,301 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Clovis?
Cannon AFB (8.0 mi), Texico (8.9 mi), Farwell (9.7 mi), Bovina (18.4 mi), Portales (20.3 mi).
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