Grant County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Grant County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Grant County, New Mexico has a population of 27,775, the 15th most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $44,958 and the median home value is $175,600. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Grant County Quick Facts

Population 27,775

Median Household Income $44,958

Median Home Value $175,600

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment Rate 8.4%

Median Age 49.5 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.7%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 21

Population 27,775 15th of 33

Median Income $44,958 30% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment 8.4%

How Grant 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	27,856	27,775	-0.3%
Median household income	$45,921	$44,958	-2.1%
Median home value	$164,400	$175,600	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Grant

$44,958

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grant

$175,600

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.6%

$25K-$50K 31.9%

$50K-$100K 21.7%

$100K+ 22.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

6.4%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

6.6%

$30K-$35K

7.2%

$35K-$40K

7.7%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

5.5%

$50K-$60K

5.0%

$60K-$75K

7.5%

$75K-$100K

9.2%

$100K-$125K

7.0%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

8.4% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

45.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $825/mo 22.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.9%

18-34

16.8%

35-54

21.1%

55-74

31.2%

75+

13.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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 Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Silver City	9,536	$38,711	23.7%	$182,100
Bayard	2,057	$34,477	34.6%	$117,700
Santa Clara	1,809	$57,898	23.4%	$141,500
Little Walnut Village	1,445	$125,175	2.8%	$292,700
Arenas Valley	1,247	$44,300	16.1%	$189,900
Hurley	1,044	$36,202	17.7%	$89,700
Tyrone	814	$47,031	22.9%	$166,100
Gila	366	N/A	30.3%	N/A
Mimbres	330	$66,250	3.0%	$179,400
Hanover	263	$31,000	0.0%	N/A
Rosedale	252	N/A	34.5%	$196,500
San Lorenzo	219	$71,167	0.0%	N/A
Casas Adobes	195	N/A	0.0%	N/A
White Signal	177	$96,625	7.9%	N/A
North Hurley	166	N/A	16.9%	$154,800
Pinos Altos	113	N/A	47.8%	$282,500
Cliff	106	$47,969	9.4%	$220,800
Buckhorn	76	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Trout Valley	19	N/A	42.1%	N/A
Hachita	14	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Gila Hot Springs	10	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Grant County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 27,775. It is the 15th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grant County is 49.5 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 13.1% 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 $44,958. This is 30% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $175,600. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Grant County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 47.5%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

30.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% 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 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Grant 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 Grant County, New Mexico?

Grant County has a population of 27,775, making it the 15th most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Grant County?

The median household income in Grant County is $44,958 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Grant County, New Mexico?

Grant County contains 21 Census-designated places.