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Torrance County

State:
New Mexico
County Seat:

Torrance County's estimated 2025 population is 16,133 with a growth rate of 1.57% 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 -1.62% since that time.

16,133
Total Population
5
Population Density (mi²)
22
Population Rank (State)
250 1.57%
Annual Population Growth

Torrance County Population

Torrance County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White9,54062.39%
Two or more races2,45516.06%
Other race2,30715.09%
Native American5223.41%
Black or African American3742.45%
Asian920.6%

Torrance County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$69,984-
Families$65,100$69,328
Households$46,250$62,661
Non Families$29,894$45,884

$31,470

Average Income

$46,250

Median Household Income

20.45%

Poverty Rate