Torrance County, New Mexico Population 2022
Torrance County, New Mexico's estimated population is 15,308 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Torrance County, New Mexico is the 24th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 Population was 16,404 and has seen a growth of -6.68% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10,119 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 9,731 | -388 | -3.83% |
| 1930 | 9,269 | -462 | -4.75% |
| 1940 | 11,026 | 1,757 | 18.96% |
| 1950 | 8,012 | -3,014 | -27.34% |
| 1960 | 6,497 | -1,515 | -18.91% |
| 1970 | 5,290 | -1,207 | -18.58% |
| 1980 | 7,491 | 2,201 | 41.61% |
| 1990 | 10,285 | 2,794 | 37.30% |
| 2010 | 16,404 | 6,119 | 59.49% |
| 2011 | 16,447 | 43 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 16,155 | -292 | -1.78% |
| 2013 | 15,825 | -330 | -2.04% |
| 2014 | 15,666 | -159 | -1.00% |
| 2015 | 15,596 | -70 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 15,491 | -105 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 15,535 | 44 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 15,512 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 15,461 | -51 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 15,410 | -51 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 15,359 | -51 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 15,308 | -51 | -0.33% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,647 | 81.71% |
| Black or African American | 263 | 1.70% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 195 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.23% |
| Some Other Race | 1,432 | 9.25% |
| Two or More Races | 749 | 4.84% |
Torrance County, New Mexico Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,957 | 2.56 | 82.4 |
| Married | 2,862 | 3.17 | 92.3 |
| Male | 673 | 2.74 | 75.9 |
| Female | 554 | 3.5 | 70.8 |
| Non Family | 1,868 | 1.29 | 73 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 365 | 3.43% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,179 | 11.08% |
| High School Graduate | 3,815 | 35.85% |
| Some College | 2,952 | 27.74% |
| Associates Degree | 673 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,059 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 600 | 5.64% |
Torrance County, New Mexico Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 150 | 135 | 77 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 504 | 502 | 155 |
| White | 5,867 | 5,240 | 1,187 |
| Hispanic | 4,205 | 3,319 | 286 |
| Other Race | 1,035 | 670 | 41 |
| Native American | 180 | 166 |
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 black people with a rate of 51.33%.
$32,639
Average Earnings
$37,285
Average Male
$27,080
Average Female
Torrance County, New Mexico Language by Age
Torrance County, New Mexico Language
76.68% of Torrance County, New Mexico residents speak only English, while 23.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.62% of the population.
Torrance County, New Mexico Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 191 | 170 | 89.01% |
| Black | 210 | 109 | 51.90% |
| Hispanic | 6,565 | 1,846 | 28.12% |
| Native | 178 | 35 | 19.66% |
| White | 7,717 | 1,364 | 17.68% |
| Other | 358 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 737 | 141 | 19.13% |
24.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.51%
Male Poverty Rate
25.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Torrance County, New Mexico
The race most likely to be in poverty in Torrance County, New Mexico is Asian, with 89.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Torrance County, New Mexico is Multiple, with 19.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.57%.
Torrance County, New Mexico Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Torrance County, New Mexico Married by Age and Sex
Torrance County, New Mexico Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Torrance County, New Mexico Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 14.31% |
| Black | 23 | 10.36% |
| Other Race | 27 | 2.52% |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 30.73% |
| Hispanic | 501 | 10.17% |
Torrance County, New Mexico Veterans by Education
12.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
47%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
61.87%
Born in Torrance County, New Mexico
94.20%
Native Born
5.80%
Foreign Born
3.70%
Non Citizen
2.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.20% of Torrance County, New Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 61.87% having been born in New Mexico. 3.70% 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