Chaves County's estimated 2026 population is 62,982 with a growth rate of -0.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chaves County is the 11th largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 65,721 and has seen a growth of -4.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 35.2 years
There are 48,418 adults, (10,569 of whom are seniors) in Chaves County.
Female: 31,906 (49.7%)
Male: 32,311 (50.3%)
The racial composition of Chaves County includes 53.72% White, 14.94% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,497 | 53.72% |
| Two or more races | 16,740 | 26.07% |
| Other race | 9,592 | 14.94% |
| Native American | 1,233 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 1,054 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 1,005 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.15% |
Chaves County's average per capita income is $37,769. Household income levels show a median of $52,938. The poverty rate stands at 24.29%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,731 | $107,318 |
| Families | $62,180 | $84,864 |
| Households | $52,938 | $74,868 |
| Non Families | $28,128 | $50,564 |
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