Eddy County's 2026 population is estimated at 63,000, reflecting a 1.26% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Eddy County is the 11th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 53,912 and has grown 16.86% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 37 years
Male: 35.8 years
There are 45,346 adults, (9,034 of whom are seniors) in Eddy County.
Female: 29,503 (48.3%)
Male: 31,602 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Eddy County includes 56.61% White, 13.17% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,593 | 56.61% |
| Two or more races | 16,241 | 26.58% |
| Other race | 8,049 | 13.17% |
| Native American | 986 | 1.61% |
| Black or African American | 877 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 359 | 0.59% |
Eddy County 's average per capita income is $54,782. Household income levels show a median of $78,426. The poverty rate stands at 13.84%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,095 | - |
| Families | $94,914 | $111,167 |
| Households | $78,426 | $96,979 |
| Non Families | $40,808 | $63,195 |
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