Eddy County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Eddy County has a population of 61,105 residents and a median age of 36.2 years, making it the #883 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The median home value is $212,600, and the median household income is $78,426, which is 4% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Eddy County, 19.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 42.7% below the national average, ranking #2,125 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Eddy County is 72.7 years. 21.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.3% of adults in Eddy County smoke , 39.1% are obese , and 19.1% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 30.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Eddy County is 13.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 27.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 23.1 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.9% of children in Eddy County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 36.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Eddy County is 57.6%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.4% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Eddy County voted Republican with a margin of 55.9%. The vote was 21.4% Dem / 77.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.