Chaves County, New Mexico
Total Population: 64,446
County Seat: Roswell
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
80.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
18.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
6.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35005.