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Torrance County

New Mexico · 15,045 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 $38,240. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,045
−11%since 2000
from 16,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+31%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K14K16K18K1990201020202024Torrance County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,240
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,235
+50%since 2000
from $14,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(7,761)
Black0.8%(121)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(6,265)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other3.3%(496)
Diversity Score67.3%(10,118)
Segregation Score13.6%(2,051)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Torrance County, New Mexico?

Torrance County, New Mexico has about 15,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Torrance County, New Mexico earns about $38,240 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 $115,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Torrance County, New Mexico?

About 15.6% 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 24.1% 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 4,760 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9636.01Census Tract 9632.01Census Tract 9632.02Census Tract 9637Census Tract 9800
8 ZIP codes
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