Eddy County, New Mexico Population 2022
Eddy County, New Mexico's estimated population is 60,653 with a growth rate of 1.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Eddy County, New Mexico is the 12th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 53,909 and has seen a growth of 12.51% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,229 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 12,400 | 9,171 | 284.02% |
| 1920 | 9,116 | -3,284 | -26.48% |
| 1930 | 15,842 | 6,726 | 73.78% |
| 1940 | 24,311 | 8,469 | 53.46% |
| 1950 | 40,640 | 16,329 | 67.17% |
| 1960 | 50,783 | 10,143 | 24.96% |
| 1970 | 41,119 | -9,664 | -19.03% |
| 1980 | 47,855 | 6,736 | 16.38% |
| 1990 | 48,605 | 750 | 1.57% |
| 2010 | 53,909 | 5,304 | 10.91% |
| 2011 | 54,070 | 161 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 54,419 | 349 | 0.65% |
| 2013 | 55,662 | 1,243 | 2.28% |
| 2014 | 56,682 | 1,020 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 57,715 | 1,033 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 57,650 | -65 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 57,108 | -542 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 57,729 | 621 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 58,460 | 731 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 59,191 | 731 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 59,922 | 731 | 1.23% |
| 2022 | 60,653 | 731 | 1.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,478 | 83.78% |
| Black or African American | 890 | 1.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 996 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 418 | 0.72% |
| Some Other Race | 3,176 | 5.49% |
| Two or More Races | 3,907 | 6.75% |
Eddy County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,548 | 2.66 | 70 |
| Married | 10,670 | 3.24 | 83.7 |
| Male | 1,763 | 3.67 | 45.7 |
| Female | 2,689 | 3.16 | 51.5 |
| Non Family | 6,426 | 1.19 | 61.7 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,154 | 5.75% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,984 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 12,171 | 32.48% |
| Some College | 8,980 | 23.97% |
| Associates Degree | 3,745 | 10.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,021 | 10.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,412 | 6.44% |
Eddy County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 314 | 314 | 177 |
| White | 18,972 | 17,363 | 4,538 |
| Black | 634 | 556 | 120 |
| Native American | 597 | 468 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 2,090 | 1,786 | 211 |
| Hispanic | 16,605 | 12,462 | 1,531 |
| Other Race | 1,941 | 1,207 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.37%.
$45,225
Average Earnings
$61,822
Average Male
$30,414
Average Female
Eddy County, New Mexico Language by Age
Eddy County, New Mexico Language
77.26% of Eddy County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 22.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.76% of the population.
Eddy County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 977 | 265 | 27.12% |
| Hispanic | 28,538 | 5,799 | 20.32% |
| Multiple | 3,883 | 670 | 17.25% |
| White | 25,906 | 2,948 | 11.38% |
| Black | 837 | 43 | 5.14% |
| Asian | 418 | 15 | 3.59% |
| Other | 622 | NaN% |
15.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.96%
Male Poverty Rate
17.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Eddy County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eddy County, New Mexico is Native, with 27.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eddy County, New Mexico is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
Eddy County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Eddy County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Eddy County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Eddy County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,520 | 6.99% |
| Black | 98 | 14.63% |
| Native American | 92 | 13.61% |
| Other Race | 267 | 12.06% |
| 2+ Races | 239 | 9.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,076 | 5.47% |
Eddy County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
8.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
59.04%
Born in Eddy County, New Mexico
93.66%
Native Born
6.34%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.66% of Eddy County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 59.04% having been born in New Mexico. 4.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990