Grant County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,775 | — | #1,553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,958 | -40.2% | #2,964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.5 years | +27.2% | #254 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,600 | -37.7% | #1,697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | -29.1% | #1,926 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | +54.8% | #2,624 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grant County has a population of 27,775, making it the #1,553 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grant County is $44,958, ranking #2,964 out of 3,222 counties — 40.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.5% and unemployment stands at 8.4%.
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The median home value in Grant County is $175,600 (-37.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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94.8% of residents in Grant County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Grant County, New Mexico
Grant County, New Mexico has a total population of 27,775, making it the 1,553rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 49.5 years, which is 27.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grant County is $44,958, which ranks #2,964 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4%.
The median home value in Grant County is $175,600, 37.7% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grant County, 30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.2 min.
Grant County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (47.5%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Grant 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.