Grant County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Grant County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35017
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 3961.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3967.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.732087
- Longitude
- -108.381504
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 27,017
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,061
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,229 | 52.7% |
| Hispanic | 12,790 | 47.3% |
| White | 13,184 | 48.8% |
| Black | 144 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 168 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 253 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,502 | 56.7% |
| Hispanic | 9,559 | 43.3% |
| White | 11,601 | 52.6% |
| Black | 183 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 200 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 367 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 162 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,775
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,743
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,268
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 17,283 | 62.2% |
| Black | 221 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 250 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 18,838
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,742 | 51.7% |
| Republican | 5,250 | 27.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,477 | 18.5% |
| Other | 54 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,017 | 47.9% |
| Female | 9,821 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,134 | 53.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,144 | 37.9% |
| Black | 47 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 116 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,245
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,724 | 66.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,538 | 49.5% |
| Black | 22 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 70 | 60.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,328 | 59.1% |
| Female | 5,917 | 60.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,472 (21.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,309 (30.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,755
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,240
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $764
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Work From Home
- 11.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.