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Torrance County

New Mexico · 16,383 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 $37,117. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,383
−3%since 2000
from 16,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+20%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Torrance County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,117
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,278
+22%since 2000
from $14,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(9,677)
Black1.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(6,283)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(10,498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56%(9,173)
Black1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(6,399)
Asian0.4%(61)
Other3.4%(559)
Diversity Score66.4%(10,886)
Diversity Score
66
+7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrance County, New Mexico?

Torrance County, New Mexico has about 16,383 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Torrance County, New Mexico earns about $37,117 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance County, New Mexico?

About 14.0% 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 19.4% 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 6,098 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9636.01Census Tract 9632.01Census Tract 9632.02Census Tract 9637Census Tract 9800
8 ZIP codes
ZIP 87035ZIP 87016ZIP 87036ZIP 88321ZIP 87061ZIP 87063ZIP 87032ZIP 87070
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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