Chaves County's 2026 population is estimated at 62,982, reflecting a -0.6% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Chaves County is the 11th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 65,721 and has grown -4.17% since 2010.
Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 48,418 adults, (10,569 of whom are seniors) in Chaves County.
Female: 31,906 (49.7%)
Male: 32,311 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Chaves County includes 53.72% White, 14.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,497 | 53.72% |
| Two or more races | 16,740 | 26.07% |
| Other race | 9,592 | 14.94% |
| Native American | 1,233 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,054 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 1,005 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.15% |
Chaves County 's average per capita income is $37,769. Household income levels show a median of $52,938. The poverty rate stands at 24.29%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,731 | $107,318 |
| Families | $62,180 | $84,864 |
| Households | $52,938 | $74,868 |
| Non Families | $28,128 | $50,564 |
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