COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Eddy County

New Mexico · 51,658 residents · 4,176.347 sq mi

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Eddy County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,998. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 36.4

US median: 35.2

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

51,658

+6%since 1990

from 48,605 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

12 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 12 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

36.4

+9%since 1990

from 33.4 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202461K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,998

+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $23,418 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,823

+51%since 1990

from $10,490 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

17.2%

−3.2 ptssince 1990

from 20.4% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,900

+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $44,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$394

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $304 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

74.3%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 72.9% in 1990

25.7% rent

Afford Score

1.9

Unchangedsince 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic81.7%(39,714)

Black1.8%(866)

Hispanic / Latino35.1%(17,051)

Asian0.3%(155)

Diversity Score69%(33,545)

2000

White, non-Hispanic57.7%(29,797)

Black1.3%(669)

Hispanic / Latino38.8%(20,023)

Asian0.4%(204)

Diversity Score62.3%(32,176)

Diversity Score

−10%since 1990

from 69 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.5%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 10.9% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

75.0%

+7.7 ptssince 1990

from 67.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.8%

+0.9 ptssince 1990

from 3.9% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

13.8 min

−27%since 1990

from 18.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eddy County, New Mexico?

Eddy County, New Mexico has about 51,658 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eddy County, New Mexico?

The typical household in Eddy County, New Mexico earns about $31,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eddy County, New Mexico expensive?

In Eddy County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $60,900, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Eddy County, New Mexico?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eddy County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eddy County, New Mexico?

About 17.2% of people in Eddy County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eddy County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Eddy County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,053 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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