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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Torrance County

New Mexico · 16,911 residents · 3,345.213 sq mi
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Torrance County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,446. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,911
+64%since 1990
from 10,285 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
+64%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+7%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Torrance County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,446
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,619 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,134
+58%since 1990
from $8,950 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
83.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
16.1% rent
2.6
+14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87%(8,950)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino38%(3,908)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score64.8%(6,665)
2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(9,677)
Black1.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(6,283)
Asian0.3%(51)
Diversity Score62.1%(10,498)
62
−4%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 35.2 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 Torrance County, New Mexico?

Torrance County, New Mexico has about 16,911 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Torrance County, New Mexico earns about $30,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Torrance County, New Mexico expensive?

In Torrance County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $79,400, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance County, New Mexico?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Torrance County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 19.0% of people in Torrance County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Torrance County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Torrance County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,626 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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