Harding County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 741 | — | #3,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,553 | -35.4% | #2,855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,349 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $70,000 | -75.2% | #3,193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | -10.7% | #877 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | +54.2% | #2,617 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Harding County has a population of 741, making it the #3,203 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Harding County is $48,553, ranking #2,855 out of 3,222 counties — 35.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 15.2%.
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The median home value in Harding County is $70,000 (-75.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,038/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.9%.
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98.8% of residents in Harding County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.7% above the national rate.
About Harding County, New Mexico
Harding County, New Mexico has a total population of 741, making it the 3,203rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harding County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Harding County is $48,553, which ranks #2,855 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2%.
The median home value in Harding County is $70,000, 75.2% below the national median. Renters in Harding County pay a median gross rent of $1,038 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Harding County, 33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 98.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.7 min.
Harding County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 47.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (36.4%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (11.6%).
All data for Harding 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.