Harding County, New Mexico
Located in New Mexico, Harding County has a population of 741 residents and a median age of 42.5 years, making it the #3,203 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.4%. The median home value is $70,000, and the median household income is $48,553, which is 35% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Harding County, 33.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 1.1% below the national average, ranking #556 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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21.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.8% of adults in Harding County smoke , 35.0% are obese , and 17.7% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
26.8% of children in Harding County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Harding County is 100.0%. The mean commute time is 23.7 min, which is 14.2% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Harding County voted Republican with a margin of 39.2%. The vote was 29.7% Dem / 68.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 11.4 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.