Guadalupe County, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in New Mexico
The population of Guadalupe County, New Mexico is 4,379 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in New Mexico. The median household income is $40,149, the median home value is $107,200, and the median age is 41.6.
The population of Guadalupe County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (4,696 → 4,385), a -0.49% annualized rate.
4,379
Population
-0.49%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$40,149
Median Income
$107,200
Median Home Value
Guadalupe County covers 3,030 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.
About Guadalupe County, NM
What distinguishes Guadalupe County is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 1 people per square mile. With 4,379 residents, Guadalupe County is a county in New Mexico. It ranks #27 among counties in New Mexico by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $40,149, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 21.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $107,200, with typical rent around $515.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 15.5%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.2% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Guadalupe County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Guadalupe County had a population of 4,696 in 2010 and 4,385 in 2024, a -6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 4,696 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.47%.
4,385
Population (2024)
4,696
Population (2010)
4,696
Peak (2010)
-0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,696 |
| 2011 | 4,626 |
| 2012 | 4,593 |
| 2013 | 4,536 |
| 2014 | 4,446 |
| 2015 | 4,355 |
| 2016 | 4,387 |
| 2017 | 4,418 |
| 2018 | 4,323 |
| 2019 | 4,278 |
| 2020 | 4,442 |
| 2021 | 4,424 |
| 2022 | 4,324 |
| 2023 | 4,334 |
| 2024 | 4,385 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.6
Median Age
41.8%
Female
58.2%
Male
20.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.9% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $40,149$-21,976 vs state |
| Mean household income | $90,895 |
| Per-capita income | $30,367 |
| Poverty rate | 21.5%+7.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Guadalupe County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.7%
Carpool
83.5%
Public transit
5.2%
Work from home
18.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$107,200$-125,000 vs state
Median home value
$515
Median rent
78.4%
Homeownership rate
2,156
Total housing units
67.3%
Occupied
32.7%
Vacant
21.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
85.9%
With broadband internet
26.2%
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans (18+)
22.4%
With a disability
51.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.2%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guadalupe County, New Mexico has a population of 4,379 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in New Mexico. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Guadalupe County has declined 6.6% since 2010 (4,696 → 4,385), a -0.49% annualized rate.
The median household income in Guadalupe County, New Mexico is $40,149, with mean (average) household income of $90,895 and per-capita income of $30,367. 21.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Guadalupe County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (43.0%), Hispanic or Latino (9.1%), Asian (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Guadalupe County, New Mexico is 41.6 years. Residents are 41.8% female and 58.2% male.
The median home value in Guadalupe County is $107,200 and median monthly rent is $515. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,156 total housing units, 32.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Guadalupe County, New Mexico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Albuquerque is among the largest cities associated with Guadalupe County, New Mexico, with a population of 562,488.
Guadalupe County, NM Climate
Guadalupe County, NM has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F) and receives about 369 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
13.6°C
Avg Temp
369
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 37° | 12 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 12 mm |
| March | 9° / 47° | 14 mm |
| April | 12° / 54° | 19 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 31 mm |
| June | 22° / 72° | 42 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 58 mm |
| August | 24° / 74° | 72 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 46 mm |
| October | 14° / 58° | 29 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 18 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Guadalupe County, NM
The most comfortable months to visit Guadalupe County, NM are typically September, June and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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