Chaves County, New Mexico

Total Population: 64,446

County Seat: Roswell

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Median Home Value

$141,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,029

Across all households

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino57.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)37.1%
Two or More Races1.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

25.0%

65 Years and Over

16.2%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

92.7%

No Health Insurance

9.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

80.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,029

Mean Household Income

$73,075

Per Capita Income

$28,273

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$141,900

Median Rent

$838/mo

Total Housing Units

26,794

Owner-Occupied

68.7%

Renter-Occupied

31.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Married Couple Households

41.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.0%

Average Household Size

2.62

Broadband Internet Access

78.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35005.