2023 ACS Census Data · Population 15,290
Torrance County is a small county in New Mexico with a population of 15,290. The median household income is $46,250, 29% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.4%, median home value is $145,100, and 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 38% below the national average.
Population
15,290
2023 estimate
Rank #2142 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$46,250
Household
Rank #2870 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$145,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2092 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2780 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.
49.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
5.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
20.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below New Mexico avg·29% below national avg
Poverty Rate
2% below New Mexico avg·36% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below New Mexico avg·15% 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 →
$24,922
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
49.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
20% below New Mexico avg·31% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
4% below New Mexico avg·9% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% above New Mexico avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% above New Mexico avg·10% above national avg
Housing Units
7,238
Households
5,774
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 →
$1,159
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
78.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
37 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% below New Mexico avg·38% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below New Mexico avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.7%
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