Guadalupe County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Guadalupe County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 4,379. It is the 27th most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Guadalupe County is 41.6 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Guadalupe County is $40,149. This is 35% lower than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 49% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $107,200. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $232,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Guadalupe County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Guadalupe County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 74.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 16.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.9%) is well below the state average of 36.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (74.5% vs 48.1%). The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 83.2%.