Chaves County's estimated 2026 population is 63,755 with a growth rate of 0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chaves County is the 10th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 65,721 and has seen a growth of -2.99% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chaves County includes 63.9% White, 12.68% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (63.9%)
Two or more races (19.61%)
Other race (12.68%)
Black or African American (1.5%)
Asian (1.32%)
Native American (0.93%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,179 | 63.9% |
| Two or more races | 12,635 | 19.61% |
| Other race | 8,170 | 12.68% |
| Black or African American | 964 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 849 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 600 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chaves County's average per capita income is $38,234. Household income levels show a median of $52,029. The poverty rate stands at 22.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,578 | $101,455 |
| Families | $61,022 | $82,554 |
| Households | $52,029 | $73,075 |
| Non Families | $30,657 | $50,339 |
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