Chaves County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,217 | — | #860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,938 | -29.6% | #2,605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | -4.4% | #2,720 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,400 | -44.5% | #2,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $867 | -25.5% | #1,628 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% | +92.8% | #2,961 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chaves County has a population of 64,217, making it the #860 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Chaves County is $52,938, ranking #2,605 out of 3,222 counties — 29.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Chaves County is $156,400 (-44.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $867/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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89.2% of residents in Chaves County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County, New Mexico has a total population of 64,217, making it the 860th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chaves County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chaves County is $52,938, which ranks #2,605 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Chaves County is $156,400, 44.5% below the national median. Renters in Chaves County pay a median gross rent of $867 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chaves County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.4 min.
Chaves County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.1%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Chaves County, New Mexico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.