29-482: Eddy County is the name of two counties in the United States: Eddy County, New Mexico Eddy County, North Dakota [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
58-448: A courthouse. Charles Eddy donated the land which consisted of an entire town block. The county commissioners authorized a contract for $ 30,000 to build a brick courthouse. (In 1899, the town of Eddy changed its name to Carlsbad.) On January 10, 1891, the first railroad train on the new Pecos Valley Railroad arrived in Eddy, from Pecos, Texas . Crops of cotton and alfalfa (which were found to be
87-650: A federal grand jury . Estes' extensive machinations caused a national-level scandal, resulting in a shakeup at the Department of Agriculture . Oscar Griffin, Jr. , of the Pecos Independent and Enterprise newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for breaking the story. Pecos is the site of the largest private prison in the world, the Reeves County Detention Complex , operated by the GEO Group . According to
116-460: A geologist, Dr. V. H. McNutt, discovered major deposits of potash , while looking for oil east of Carlsbad. This ushered in a "boom" in potash mining, and several large potash producers set up business in the area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 4,198 square miles (10,870 km ), which is just about four times the size of the entire U.S. State of Rhode Island. Of that area, 4,176 square miles (10,820 km )
145-757: A household in the city was $ 24,943, and for a family was $ 26,376. Males had a median income of $ 25,867 versus $ 13,874 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 11,857. About 23.4% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 36.0% of those under 18 and 15.6% of those 65 or over. The City of Pecos is served by the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District , which currently has four schools: Austin Elementary,(grades Pre K-1), Zavala Elementary, (grades 2-5), Crockett Middle School, (grades 6–8), and Pecos High School (grades 9–12). Pecos experiences
174-464: A household in the county was $ 31,998, and for a family was $ 36,789. Males had a median income of $ 31,909 versus $ 19,686 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,823. About 13.60% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line , including 21.50% of those under age 18 and 13.40% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 census , there were 53,829 people, 20,411 households, and 14,292 families residing in
203-641: Is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (0.5%) is covered by water. The lowest point in the state of New Mexico is located on the Red Bluff Reservoir in Eddy County, where the impounded Pecos River flows out of New Mexico and into Texas . As of the 2000 census , 51,658 people, 19,379 households, and 14,069 families resided in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile (4.6 people/km ). The 22,249 housing units averaged 5 units per square mile (1.9/km ). The racial makeup of
232-573: Is one of the numerous towns in West Texas organized around a train depot during the construction of the Texas and Pacific Railway . These towns were subsequently linked by the construction of U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 20 . Prior to the arrival of the railroad, a permanent camp existed nearby where cattle drives crossed the Pecos River . With the introduction of irrigation from underground aquifers ,
261-474: The U.S. state of New Mexico . As of the 2020 census , the population was 62,314. Its county seat and largest city is Carlsbad . The county was created in 1891 and later organized in 1892. It is north of the Texas state line. Eddy County comprises the Carlsbad- Artesia , NM Micropolitan Statistical Area . Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located in this county. Eddy County is the location of
290-558: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km ), all land. As of the 2020 United States census , 12,916 people, 2,729 households, and 1,857 families resided in the city. As of the census of 2000, 9,501 people, 3,168 households, and 2,455 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,300.1 inhabitants per square mile (502.0/km ). The 3,681 housing units averaged 503.7 per mi (194.4/km ). The racial makeup of
319-646: The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant . In 1866, Charles Goodnight and Oliver Loving drove vast herds of cattle along the Pecos and set up "cow camps" in Seven Rivers and what is now Carlsbad. John Chisum soon joined them and brought an estimated 100,000 head of cattle of his own through the Pecos Valley. In 1881, Charles B. Eddy came to the area, and with his brother, John, and partner Amos Bissell, developed
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#1732845052671348-707: The Eddy-Bissell Cattle Company. In 1884, the Eddy brothers and Bissell broke ground on the Halagueno Ranch which encompassed an area from Seven Rivers to La Huerta (a suburb of Carlsbad). In 1887, Eddy built the Halagueno diversion ditch on the Pecos, three miles above the site of the Avalon Dam (which was completed in 1890) and incorporated the venture, calling it the Pecos Valley Land and Ditch Company. Eddy
377-411: The boundaries of Eddy County, in 1889, Seven Rivers was named the county seat. During an election in 1890 for new county commissioners, a referendum was on the ballot to change the seat from Seven Rivers to the town of Eddy. The referendum passed by a vote of 331 to 83. In that year, the census said Eddy had only 278 people and they cast 241 of the winning votes. The referendum also included the building of
406-423: The city became a center of commerce for extensive local agricultural production of cotton , onions , and cantaloupes . The introduction of large-scale sulfur mining in adjacent Culberson County during the 1960s led to significant economic and population growth. The growth was reversed after mining operations ceased in the 1990s. In 1962, Pecos resident and tycoon Billie Sol Estes was indicted for fraud by
435-509: The city was 76.322% White, 2.45% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 18.07% from other races, and 22% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 79.57% of the population. Of the 3,168 households, 39.9% had children under 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were not families. About 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who
464-607: The county include: 32°28′N 104°18′W / 32.47°N 104.30°W / 32.47; -104.30 Pecos, Texas Pecos ( / ˈ p eɪ k ə s / PAY -kəs ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Reeves County , Texas , United States. It is in the valley on the west bank of the Pecos River at the eastern edge of the Chihuahuan Desert , in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas and just south of New Mexico 's border. Its population
493-568: The county was 76.34% White, 1.56% Black or African American, 1.25% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 17.67% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. About 38.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 19,379 households, 35.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.10% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were not families. About 24.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who
522-430: The county. The population density was 12.9 inhabitants per square mile (5.0 inhabitants/km ). There were 22,585 housing units at an average density of 5.4 units per square mile (2.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 77.4% white, 1.5% American Indian, 1.4% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 16.0% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 44.1% of
551-401: The first half of the 20th century, Eddy was a Democratic stronghold. Then it became a Republican-leaning swing county until the turn of the century. Since then, it has become a Republican stronghold, like most plains counties. Donald Trump's 2020 and 2024 performances here, both of over 75%, are the strongest victories for any Republican in county history. School districts serving portions of
580-410: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddy_County&oldid=932807521 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Eddy County, New Mexico Eddy County is a county located in
609-505: The perfect crops for the Eddy County area), along with cattle, sheep, wool, and people, could be moved into and out of the area with ease, now. This brought more investors and many more settlers into the area. In 1902, Carlsbad Caverns were discovered about 18 mi (29 km) southwest of Carlsbad town. The discovery is still disputed between Jim White and Abijah Long. The caves are now known as Carlsbad Caverns National Park . The caverns have brought many millions of visitors from around
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#1732845052671638-425: The population. In terms of ancestry, 10.8% were German , 8.8% were Irish , 8.5% were English , and 7.0% were American . Of the 20,411 households, 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
667-456: The world into Eddy County. Oil was discovered in Eddy County in 1909, near the town of Dayton (8 mi south of Artesia ). Another big oil strike happened in 1923, when Martin Yates Jr., purchased a well near Artesia, and southeastern New Mexico was said to be "gushing oil!". Drilling commenced at a furious pace and by 1938, the area's oil production was valued at $ 32 million annually. In 1925,
696-536: Was 12,916 at the 2020 census . On January 24, 2012, Pecos City appeared on the Forbes 400 as the second-fastest growing small town in the United States. The city is a regional commercial center for ranching, oil and gas production, and agriculture. The city is most recognized for its association with the local cultivation of cantaloupes . Pecos claims to be the site of the world's first rodeo on July 4, 1883. Pecos
725-473: Was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age was 37.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 46,583 and the median income for a family was $ 56,646. Males had a median income of $ 49,788 versus $ 30,158 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,587. About 9.2% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. For much of
754-402: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.97, and the average family size was 3.47. In the city, the age distribution was 32.5% under 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males. The median income for
783-456: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12. In the county, the population was distributed as 28.90% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males. The median income for
812-463: Was able to procure investors from the east, one of which was Robert W. Tansill (manufacturer of the "Punch 5 ¢ Cigar"). These men, along with another big investor, J.J. Hagerman , laid the plans for a new town on the west bank of the Pecos River. The men had the town incorporated as Eddy on September 15, 1888. The county was named for cattle rancher Charles B. Eddy. When the territorial legislature set
841-525: Was looking to entice Europeans to settle the area, and with the new Halagueno Ranch and the Pecos Valley Land and Ditch Company established, he sought funds from a Swiss bank to help attract them to the clean air and sunny climate. In 1888, Patrick Garrett (known as the sheriff who had shot Billy the Kid ) along with promoter Charles Greene, joined forces with Eddy to design and build a system of canals and flumes to divert water to their ranches and properties. Greene
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