Torrance County's estimated 2026 population is 16,560 with a growth rate of 1.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Torrance County is the 22nd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 16,399 and has seen a growth of 0.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Torrance County includes 62.39% White, 15.09% other race, 3.41% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (62.39%)
Two or more races (16.06%)
Other race (15.09%)
Native American (3.41%)
Black or African American (2.45%)
Asian (0.6%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,540 | 62.39% |
| Two or more races | 2,455 | 16.06% |
| Other race | 2,307 | 15.09% |
| Native American | 522 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American | 374 | 2.45% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.6% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Torrance County's average per capita income is $31,470. Household income levels show a median of $46,250. The poverty rate stands at 20.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,984 | - |
| Families | $65,100 | $69,328 |
| Households | $46,250 | $62,661 |
| Non Families | $29,894 | $45,884 |
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