Eddy County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Eddy County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35015
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 4176.35 sq mi
- Water Area
- 21.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4198.16 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.457835
- Longitude
- -104.306434
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 57,962
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 42,303
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 29,285 | 50.5% |
| Hispanic | 28,673 | 49.5% |
| White | 26,771 | 46.2% |
| Black | 679 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 240 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 501 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,327 | 55.1% |
| Hispanic | 18,978 | 44.9% |
| White | 21,168 | 50.0% |
| Black | 993 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 388 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 773 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 61,105
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,756
- Poverty Rate
- 13.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 8,344
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 34,593 | 56.6% |
| Black | 877 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 359 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,591
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,120 | 25.7% |
| Republican | 16,754 | 53.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,969 | 18.9% |
| Other | 156 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,457 | 48.9% |
| Female | 16,134 | 51.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,639 | 55.8% |
| Hispanic | 12,002 | 38.0% |
| Black | 57 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 202 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 16,342
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 10,634 | 60.3% |
| Hispanic | 4,765 | 39.7% |
| Black | 14 | 24.6% |
| Asian | 74 | 36.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,898 | 51.1% |
| Female | 8,444 | 52.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,586 (21.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,702 (19.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 26,839
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $215,996
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,245
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.