Chaves County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Chaves County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35005
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 6067.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6075.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.361604
- Longitude
- -104.469837
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 60,111
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 44,512
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 26,324 | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 33,790 | 56.2% |
| White | 23,644 | 39.3% |
| Black | 970 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 436 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 415 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 107 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,850 | 49.1% |
| Hispanic | 22,660 | 50.9% |
| White | 19,654 | 44.2% |
| Black | 936 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 394 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 720 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 64,217
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,020
- Poverty Rate
- 23.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 14,997
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,497 | 53.7% |
| Black | 1,054 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 1,005 | 1.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,580
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,541 | 26.2% |
| Republican | 16,220 | 49.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,977 | 21.4% |
| Other | 189 | 0.6% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,393 | 47.2% |
| Female | 17,187 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,655 | 51.1% |
| Hispanic | 13,776 | 42.3% |
| Black | 88 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 210 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,942
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,082 | 60.5% |
| Hispanic | 4,767 | 34.6% |
| Black | 29 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 74 | 35.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,409 | 48.1% |
| Female | 8,533 | 49.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,252 (21.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,512 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,864
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $156,021
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $986
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 81.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.