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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Grant County

New Mexico · 31,002 residents · 3,961.207 sq mi
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Grant County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,134. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,002
+12%since 1990
from 27,676 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.8
+17%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Grant County
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,134
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,597
+56%since 1990
from $9,381 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$419
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(25,765)
Black0.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino50.8%(14,047)
Asian0.3%(70)
Diversity Score63%(17,426)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(15,048)
Black0.4%(113)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(15,126)
Asian0.3%(79)
Diversity Score63.3%(19,620)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−20%since 1990
from 16.4 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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Compare Grant County to nearby counties

GRANT COUNTY VS
Luna County
Income$36,419+25%
Home value$128,000+55%
Population25,407−7%
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GRANT COUNTY VS
Greenlee County
Income$71,164+144%
Home value$158,600+92%
Population9,312−66%
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GRANT COUNTY VS
Hidalgo County
Income$48,882+68%
Home value$111,000+34%
Population3,929−86%
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GRANT COUNTY VS
Sierra County
Income$41,600+43%
Home value$152,600+85%
Population11,395−58%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grant County, New Mexico?

Grant County, New Mexico has about 31,002 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Grant County, New Mexico earns about $29,134 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grant County, New Mexico expensive?

In Grant County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Grant County, New Mexico?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Grant County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.7% of people in Grant County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grant County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Grant County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,326 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9643Census Tract 9644.02Census Tract 9647.01Census Tract 9647.02Census Tract 9645Census Tract 9641Census Tract 9646Census Tract 9642Census Tract 9644.01Census Tract 9648
15 ZIP codes
ZIP 88061ZIP 88023ZIP 88026ZIP 88022ZIP 88043ZIP 88041ZIP 88065ZIP 88049ZIP 88038ZIP 88051ZIP 88028ZIP 88053ZIP 88025ZIP 88034ZIP 88055
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