Eddy County, NM

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    2024 Population
    61,105
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.2
    0.836% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.8%
    11.2% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,426
    1.48% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $212,600
    6.62% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    27,591
    0.275% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Eddy County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    94.9% of the residents in Eddy County, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Eddy County, NM are Southeast New Mexico College (112 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Eddy County, NM was $212,600, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

    Most people in Eddy County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Eddy County, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Eddy County, NM is home to a population of 61.1k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.66% of Eddy County, NM residents were born outside of the country (4.68k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.2k people) in Eddy County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 8.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.9% of Eddy County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Eddy County, NM was 95.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eddy County, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.2k ± 341
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      13.5k ± 1.63k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      8.39k ± 1.2k
    51.6%
    Hispanic Population
    31.5k people

    In 2024, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.2k people) in Eddy County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 8.39k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    51.6% of the people in Eddy County, NM are hispanic (31.5k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Eddy County, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.66%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    4.68k people
    6.28%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.84k people

    As of 2024, 7.66% of Eddy County, NM residents (4.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eddy County, NM was 6.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      934 ± 247
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      578 ± 239
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      413 ± 227

    Eddy County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    90.2% of the population of Eddy County, NM has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Eddy County, NM see 3,384 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,384 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3020 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 662 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,384 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Eddy County, NM

    Primary care physicians in Eddy County, NM see an average of 3,384 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,384 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.77%
    Uninsured
    45.1%
    Employer Coverage
    20%
    Medicaid
    11.4%
    Medicare
    12.6%
    Non-Group
    1.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eddy County, NM grew by 6.79% from 9.15% to 9.77%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eddy County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.6 in Eddy County, NM.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 39.1% in Eddy County, NM.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.7% in Eddy County, NM.

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    Economy

    The economy of Eddy County, NM employs 27.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Eddy County, NM were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,731 people), Retail Trade (3,003 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,960 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($101,193), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,026), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($79,221).

    Employment

    Occupations

    27.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,772
    −0.275%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eddy County, NM declined at a rate of −0.275%, from 27.7k employees to 27.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eddy County, NM, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (3,318 people), Management Occupations (3,292 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,944 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eddy County, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    27.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,772
    −0.275%
    1 Year decline
    ± 8.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eddy County, NM declined at a rate of −0.275%, from 27.7k employees to 27.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eddy County, NM, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,731 people), Retail Trade (3,003 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,960 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eddy County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Eddy County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $62,156
    Median earning men ± $3,514
    $35,403
    Median earning women ± $3,917

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($95,074), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($83,929), and Information ($82,473).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($65,660), Public Administration ($59,978), and Construction ($57,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 84
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 68
      Retail Trade
    3. 63
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $366k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $202k
      Construction
    3. $142k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Eddy County, NM awarded 112 degrees. The student population of Eddy County, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 554 male students and 877 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Eddy County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (61 and 55.5%), White (28 and 25.5%), and Unknown (21 and 19.1%).

    The largest universities in Eddy County, NM by number of degrees awarded are Southeast New Mexico College (112 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Eddy County, NM are General Studies (41 and 36.6%), Registered Nursing (14 and 12.5%), and Phlebotamy Technician (12 and 10.7%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,431 students enrolled in Eddy County, NM, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 810 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      41 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Natural Sciences
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eddy County, NM was General Studies with 41 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Eddy County, NM according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Southeast New Mexico College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    112 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeast New Mexico College with 112 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 23 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eddy County, NM, which is 0.258 times less than the 89 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 61 degrees mean that there were 2.18 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 28 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Eddy County, NM was $212,600 in 2024, which is 0.639 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $199,400 to $212,600, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Eddy County, NM is 73.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Eddy County, NM have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eddy County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.29%.

    Housing

    Property

    $212,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,367
    $17,325
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,222

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eddy County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eddy County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    66.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.3% of the housing units in Eddy County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,426
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,993
    23.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,490

    In 2024, the median household income of the 23.6k households in Eddy County, NM declined from $78,426 from the previous year's value of $79,605.

    The following chart displays the households in Eddy County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Eddy County, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.53%)

    In 2024, 79.8% of workers in Eddy County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (6.53%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Eddy County, NM have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.25% of the workforce in Eddy County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Eddy County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eddy County, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.29%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eddy County, NM (8.34k out of 60.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eddy County, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.9% of the children was living in poverty in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 567 in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 61% per 100,000 population.

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