Eddy County, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in New Mexico
The population of Eddy County, New Mexico is 61,114 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in New Mexico. The median household income is $79,605, the median home value is $199,400, and the median age is 35.9.
The population of Eddy County has grown 14.0% since 2010 (53,912 → 61,436), a +0.94% annualized rate.
61,114
Population
+0.94%
Annual growth
15
People / sq mi
$79,605
Median Income
$199,400
Median Home Value
Eddy County covers 4,176 sq mi of land at 14.6 people per square mile.
About Eddy County, NM
Age is the most distinctive thing about Eddy County: a median age of 35.9, younger than the national median. With 61,114 residents, Eddy County is a county in New Mexico. It ranks #11 among counties in New Mexico by population.
Households take in a median $79,605, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $199,400, with typical rent around $1,183.
Roughly 19.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.2%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Eddy County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Eddy County had a population of 53,912 in 2010 and 61,436 in 2024, a 14.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 62,342 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.96%.
61,436
Population (2024)
53,912
Population (2010)
62,342
Peak (2020)
0.96%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 53,912 |
| 2011 | 54,082 |
| 2012 | 54,437 |
| 2013 | 55,694 |
| 2014 | 56,720 |
| 2015 | 57,756 |
| 2016 | 57,669 |
| 2017 | 57,128 |
| 2018 | 57,718 |
| 2019 | 58,394 |
| 2020 | 62,342 |
| 2021 | 60,870 |
| 2022 | 60,221 |
| 2023 | 60,654 |
| 2024 | 61,436 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
35.9
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
14.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.7% · Seniors (65+): 14.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $79,605+$17,480 vs state |
| Mean household income | $98,075 |
| Per-capita income | $37,698 |
| Poverty rate | 8.7%-5.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Eddy County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
1.2%
Carpool
82.1%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
19.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$199,400$-32,800 vs state
Median home value
$1,183
Median rent
74.7%
Homeownership rate
26,633
Total housing units
87.3%
Occupied
12.7%
Vacant
25.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.8%
With health insurance
92.8%
With broadband internet
33.8%
Foreign-born
6.7%
Veterans (18+)
16.1%
With a disability
74.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.3%
High School+
19.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eddy County, New Mexico has a population of 61,114 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in New Mexico. Population density is 15 people per square mile.
The population of Eddy County has grown 14.0% since 2010 (53,912 → 61,436), a +0.94% annualized rate.
The median household income in Eddy County, New Mexico is $79,605, with mean (average) household income of $98,075 and per-capita income of $37,698. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Eddy County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.9%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Eddy County, New Mexico is 35.9 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Eddy County is $199,400 and median monthly rent is $1,183. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 26,633 total housing units, 12.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Eddy County, New Mexico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.
Albuquerque is among the largest cities associated with Eddy County, New Mexico, with a population of 562,488.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.