Eddy County, New Mexico Demographics 2026
Eddy County, New Mexico has a population of 61,105, the 11th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $78,426 and the median home value is $212,600. The poverty rate is 13.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Eddy County Quick Facts
How Eddy County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,114 | 61,105 | -0.0% |
| Median household income | $79,605 | $78,426 | -1.5% |
| Median home value | $199,400 | $212,600 | +6.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Eddy County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad | 31,746 | $72,306 | 13.8% | $200,000 |
| Artesia | 12,576 | $74,915 | 15.7% | $229,400 |
| Loving | 1,357 | $43,884 | 20.1% | $171,600 |
| Atoka | 1,347 | $83,704 | 3.3% | $116,200 |
| La Huerta | 1,288 | $78,861 | 8.8% | $345,100 |
| Happy Valley | 845 | $62,215 | 28.8% | $200,000 |
| Livingston Wheeler | 460 | $79,329 | 6.1% | $153,000 |
| Malaga | 309 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Morningside | 103 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Loco Hills | 72 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hope | 49 | $111,250 | 0.0% | $113,600 |
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Population Overview
Eddy County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 61,105. It is the 11th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eddy County is 36.2 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eddy County is $78,426. This is 22% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $212,600. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Eddy County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Eddy County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Eddy County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New Mexico and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Eddy County, New Mexico?
Eddy County has a population of 61,105, making it the 11th most populous county in New Mexico.
What is the median income in Eddy County?
The median household income in Eddy County is $78,426 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.
How many cities are in Eddy County, New Mexico?
Eddy County contains 11 Census-designated places.