Torrance County, New Mexico
NM · FIPS 35057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,490 | — | #2,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,842 | -23.0% | #2,268 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $159,700 | -43.3% | #2,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $872 | -25.0% | #1,598 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.0% | #2,485 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Torrance County has a population of 15,490, making it the #2,127 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Torrance County is $57,842, ranking #2,268 out of 3,222 counties — 23.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 9.0%.
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The median home value in Torrance County is $159,700 (-43.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $872/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.
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92.2% of residents in Torrance County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County, New Mexico has a total population of 15,490, making it the 2,127th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Torrance County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Torrance County is $57,842, which ranks #2,268 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0%.
The median home value in Torrance County is $159,700, 43.3% below the national median. Renters in Torrance County pay a median gross rent of $872 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Torrance County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 41.6 min.
Torrance County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (43.2%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).
All data for Torrance 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.