Grant County, New Mexico

Total Population: 27,856

County Seat: Silver City

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino48.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)47.5%
Two or More Races1.9%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.