2023 ACS Census Data · Population 64,446
Chaves County is a mid-sized county in New Mexico with a population of 64,446. The median household income is $52,029, 20% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.3%, median home value is $141,900, and 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 25% below the national average.
Population
64,446
2023 estimate
Rank #855 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$52,029
Household
Rank #2559 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$141,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2156 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2236 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
10.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
33.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below New Mexico avg·20% below national avg
Poverty Rate
11% below New Mexico avg·49% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above New Mexico avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,273
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
56.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
22% below New Mexico avg·32% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below New Mexico avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below New Mexico avg·6% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
11% below New Mexico avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
26,794
Households
23,605
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,250
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
24% below New Mexico avg·25% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below New Mexico avg·9% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.0%
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