Grant County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Grant County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 27,856. It is the 15th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 49.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 39.2 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grant County is $45,921. This is 26% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 42% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 48.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.