U.S. County · Profile

Torrance County

15.6KTotal Population
5Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.46%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Torrance County has a population of 15,633 as of 2023. It is located in New Mexico.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Torrance County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):44.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White66.1%10,333
Hispanic or Latino44.7%6,988
Some Other Race14.9%2,329
Two or More Races13.7%2,142
American Indian/Alaska Native2.3%360
Black or African American2.2%344
Asian0.8%125
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Torrance County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,727
32.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,657
35.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.3%
85.2% above national average
Median Age
43.0 years

Income & Poverty

$50,727Median Household Income
$24,657Per Capita Income
21.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,727$63,315
Families$62,591$68,461
Married-couple Families$62,591$70,102
Nonfamily Households$24,646$26,618

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Torrance County, New Mexico.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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