Torrance County's estimated 2026 population is 16,258 with a growth rate of 0.98% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Torrance County is the 22nd largest county in New Mexico. The 2010 population was 16,399 and has seen a growth of -0.86% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 43.6 years
There are 12,356 adults, (3,488 of whom are seniors) in Torrance County.
Female: 7,594 (49%)
Male: 7,896 (51%)
The racial composition of Torrance County includes 61.47% White, 12.36% other race, 3.15% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,521 | 61.47% |
| Two or more races | 3,145 | 20.3% |
| Other race | 1,915 | 12.36% |
| Native American | 488 | 3.15% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 2.48% |
| Asian | 37 | 0.24% |
Torrance County's average per capita income is $37,223. Household income levels show a median of $57,842. The poverty rate stands at 18.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $75,568 | - |
| Families | $71,223 | $87,814 |
| Households | $57,842 | $76,823 |
| Non Families | $42,576 | $52,953 |
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