Torrance County, New Mexico
County
Overview
- County Name
- Torrance County
- State
- New Mexico
- FIPS Code
- 35057
- State FIPS
- 35
- County FIPS
- 057
Geography
- Land Area
- 3345.21 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3346.11 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.554998
- Longitude
- -105.890577
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,129
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,034
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,742 | 57.8% |
| Hispanic | 6,384 | 42.2% |
| White | 7,883 | 52.1% |
| Black | 263 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 304 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,442 | 61.8% |
| Hispanic | 4,589 | 38.1% |
| White | 6,651 | 55.3% |
| Black | 214 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 573 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 15,490
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $56,544
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,795
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,521 | 61.5% |
| Black | 384 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,100
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,631 | 28.9% |
| Republican | 4,377 | 48.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,848 | 20.3% |
| Other | 33 | 0.4% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,437 | 48.8% |
| Female | 4,663 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,413 | 59.5% |
| Hispanic | 2,946 | 32.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 40 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,201
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,271 | 60.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,537 | 52.2% |
| Black | 1 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 47.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,493 | 56.2% |
| Female | 2,708 | 58.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,822 (25.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,847 (16.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,293
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $149,354
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $848
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Work From Home
- 8.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.