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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Harding County

New Mexico · 810 residents · 2,125.478 sq mi
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Harding County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,111. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 177 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $32,300. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

810
−18%since 1990
from 987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
0 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 0 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.7
+28%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3865507148781K1990201020202024Harding County
2024741
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,111
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,020 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,240
+67%since 1990
from $9,731 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
24.8% rent
1.2
+38%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(781)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(451)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score73.5%(725)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(428)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(364)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.6%(507)
63
−15%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 24.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harding County, New Mexico?

Harding County, New Mexico has about 810 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Harding County, New Mexico earns about $26,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harding County, New Mexico expensive?

In Harding County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Harding County, New Mexico?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harding County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.3% of people in Harding County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harding County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Harding County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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