Eddy County's estimated 2026 population is 63,000 with a growth rate of 1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Eddy County is the 11th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 53,912 and has seen a growth of 16.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Eddy County includes 64.86% White, 9.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (64.86%)
Two or more races (21.58%)
Other race (9.72%)
Native American (1.75%)
Black or African American (1.46%)
Asian (0.62%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,641 | 64.86% |
| Two or more races | 13,189 | 21.58% |
| Other race | 5,942 | 9.72% |
| Native American | 1,069 | 1.75% |
| Black or African American | 892 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 381 | 0.62% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Eddy County's average per capita income is $54,510. Household income levels show a median of $79,605. The poverty rate stands at 12.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,268 | - |
| Families | $97,423 | $112,268 |
| Households | $79,605 | $98,075 |
| Non Families | $36,192 | $60,564 |
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