Eddy County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61,105 | — | #883 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,426 | +4.4% | #653 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.2 years | -6.9% | #2,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $212,600 | -24.6% | #1,272 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,245 | +7.1% | #484 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% | +9.8% | #1,716 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Eddy County has a population of 61,105, making it the #883 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in Eddy County is $78,426, ranking #653 out of 3,222 counties — 4.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Eddy County is $212,600 (-24.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,245/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.3%.
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90.2% of residents in Eddy County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Eddy County, New Mexico
Eddy County, New Mexico has a total population of 61,105, making it the 883rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Eddy County is 36.2 years, which is 6.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Eddy County is $78,426, which ranks #653 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Eddy County is $212,600, 24.6% below the national median. Renters in Eddy County pay a median gross rent of $1,245 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Eddy County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Eddy County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (42.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Eddy 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.