Living In Torrance County, NM

Torrance County Summary

Life in Torrance County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Torrance County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Torrance County:

The population in Torrance County is 15,290.
The median home value in Torrance County is $224,049.
The median income in Torrance County is $46,250.
The median rent in Torrance County is $845.
The unemployment rate in Torrance County is 11.6%.
The poverty rate in Torrance County is 20.4%.
The average high in Torrance County is 72.5° and there are 27.0 inches of rainfall annually.

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Cities & Towns in Torrance County

List Of Cities & Towns in Torrance County

Moriarty, NM Population 2,074

Estancia, NM Population 1,399

McIntosh, NM Population 1,310

Mountainair, NM Population 1,308

Indian Hills, NM Population 778

Willard, NM Population 246

Albany , NM Population 156

Torreon CDP (Torrance County), NM Population 150

Encino, NM Population 37

Manzano Springs, NM Population 30

Alamo , NM Population 17

Manzano, NM Population 0

Map Of Torrance County

Torrance County, NM Weather

The average high in Torrance County is 72.5°.
There are 88.92 nice days each year.
Expect an average of 27.0 inches of rain each year with 7.5 inches of snow.
There is an average of 7:47 hours of sun each day in Torrance County.

Stat	Torrance County
Mean High	72.5
Nice Days	88.92
Rainfall	27.0
Snowfall	7.5
Sunny Hours	7:47

72.5°
Average High

27.0
Inches of Rain

Torrance County Photos

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Torrance County Demographics

Population over time in Torrance County

The current population in Torrance County is 15,290. The population has decreased -2.4% from 2019.

Year	Population	% Change
2023	15,150	-2.1%
2022	15,477	-0.3%
2021	15,519	-

Gender in Torrance County

Torrance County is 49.4% female with 7,558 female residents.
Torrance County is 50.6% male with 7,732 male residents.

Female

49.4% (7,558)

Male

50.6% (7,732)

Gender	Torrance County	NM	USA
Female	49.4%	50.3%	50.5%
Male	50.6%	49.7%	49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Torrance County

Torrance County is:

48.9% White with 7,476 White residents.
1.7% African American with 263 African American residents.
2.2% American Indian with 332 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 92 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 157 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 471 Two Or More residents.
42.5% Hispanic with 6,499 Hispanic residents.

White

48.9% (7,476)

African American

1.7% (263)

American Indian

2.2% (332)

Asian

0.6% (92)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.0% (157)

Two Or More

3.1% (471)

Hispanic

42.5% (6,499)

Table: Torrance County By Race

Race	Torrance County	NM	USA
White	48.9%	36.5%	58.2%
African American	1.7%	1.8%	12.0%
American Indian	2.2%	8.6%	0.5%
Asian	0.6%	1.6%	5.7%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	1.0%	0.4%	0.5%
Two Or More	3.1%	2.8%	3.9%
Hispanic	42.5%	48.2%	19.0%

Household Income For Torrance County, New Mexico

4.0% of households in Torrance County earn Less than $10,000.
6.8% of households in Torrance County earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.2% of households in Torrance County earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Torrance County earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.9% of households in Torrance County earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Torrance County earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Torrance County earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Torrance County earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.5% of households in Torrance County earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Torrance County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000

4.0% (606)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.8% (1,043)

$15,000 to $24,999

15.2% (2,325)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.9% (1,353)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.9% (2,576)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.3% (2,791)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.9% (1,821)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.2% (2,168)

$150,000 to $199,999

1.5% (233)

$200,000 or more

2.4% (370)

Income	Torrance County	NM	USA
Less than $10,000	4.0%	6.6%	4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.8%	5.2%	3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999	15.2%	9.1%	6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.9%	8.5%	6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.9%	11.7%	10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.3%	17.0%	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.9%	12.4%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.2%	15.1%	17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999	1.5%	7.2%	9.3%
$200,000 or more	2.4%	7.1%	12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Torrance County for adults over 25

5.0% of adults in Torrance County completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Torrance County completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Torrance County completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Torrance County completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Torrance County completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Torrance County completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Torrance County completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Torrance County completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Torrance County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade

5% (764)

9-12th Grade

9% (1,376)

High School / GED

33% (5,045)

Some College

30% (4,587)

Associate's Degree

9% (1,376)

Bachelor's Degree

9% (1,376)

Master's Degree

5% (764)

Professional Degree

0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

0% (0)

Education	Torrance County	NM	USA
< 9th Grade	5%	4%	5%
9-12th Grade	9%	7%	6%
High School / GED	33%	26%	26%
Some College	30%	23%	19%
Associate's Degree	9%	9%	9%
Bachelor's Degree	9%	17%	21%
Master's Degree	5%	10%	10%
Professional Degree	0%	2%	2%
Doctorate Degree	0%	2%	2%