Torrance County, New Mexico Demographics 2026

Name: Torrance County, New Mexico Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Torrance County, New Mexico has a population of 15,490, the 23rd most populous county in New Mexico. The median household income is $57,842 and the median home value is $159,700. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

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

Torrance County Quick Facts

Population 15,490

Median Household Income $57,842

Median Home Value $159,700

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment Rate 9.0%

Median Age 43.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.7%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%

High School Graduation 86.9%

Cities/Places 11

Population 15,490 23rd of 33

Median Income $57,842 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 9.0%

How Torrance 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	15,290	15,490	+1.3%
Median household income	$46,250	$57,842	+25.1%
Median home value	$145,100	$159,700	+10.1%

Median Household Income

Torrance

$57,842

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Torrance

$159,700

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.6%

$25K-$50K 21.3%

$50K-$100K 34.0%

$100K+ 22.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

9.2%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

9.4%

$45K-$50K

1.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

12.2%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

9.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

53.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.7%

Renter 18.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $872/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

20.2%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

29.4%

75+

7.8%

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 Torrance County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moriarty	2,102	$31,650	36.7%	$108,500
McIntosh	1,943	$56,566	28.7%	$168,500
Estancia	1,432	$53,846	22.6%	$99,000
Mountainair	1,178	$43,021	22.1%	$95,300
Indian Hills	622	$42,222	21.2%	$143,800
Willard	248	$63,125	6.9%	$98,500
Tajique	130	N/A	13.9%	N/A
Torreon (Torrance County)	125	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Punta de Agua	46	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Encino	31	N/A	3.2%	N/A
Deer Canyon	29	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Torrance County is located in New Mexico with a total population of 15,490. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 33 in New Mexico. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Torrance County is 43.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Torrance County is $57,842. This is 10% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 52% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $159,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Torrance County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Torrance County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Torrance 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 Torrance County, New Mexico?

Torrance County has a population of 15,490, making it the 23rd most populous county in New Mexico.

What is the median income in Torrance County?

The median household income in Torrance County is $57,842 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Torrance County, New Mexico?

Torrance County contains 11 Census-designated places.