Grant County, New Mexico
Total Population: 27,856
County Seat: Silver City
Median Home Value
$164,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$45,921
Across all households
Median Age
49 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.0%
65 Years and Over
29.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.5%
No Health Insurance
5.1%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
89.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
28.8%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.3%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$45,921
Mean Household Income
$68,708
Per Capita Income
$30,395
Unemployment Rate (16+)
8.4%
In Labor Force (19–64)
67.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
20.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$164,400
Median Rent
$810/mo
Total Housing Units
14,664
Owner-Occupied
73.2%
Renter-Occupied
26.8%
Vacancy Rate
24.5%
Married Couple Households
40.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.2%
Female Householder, No Partner
29.7%
Average Household Size
2.44
Broadband Internet Access
84.7%
Housing Built Since 2010
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 35017.