Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County is home to 64,217 people. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the New Mexico rate (17.8%). The median household income is $52,938.
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| Measure | Value | New Mexico | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,217 | 2,120,246 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $52,938 | $64,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 24.3% | 17.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 32.0% | 24.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 10.8% | 9.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 31.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $156,400 | $248,100 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $867 | $1,067 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.8% | 50.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 11.3% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.2 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.