Census ACS 2023 · 33 counties
Richest Counties in New Mexico
Income varies significantly across New Mexico's 33 counties. Los Alamos County leads with a median household income of $143,188. County-level income data reveals economic disparities within the state that statewide averages can mask — affluent suburban counties often have incomes 2-3x higher than rural counties in the same state. These differences affect school funding, public services, and quality of life.
Source: Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
| # | County | Median Income | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valencia County | $58,333 | 77,382 |
| 2 | Union County | $45,319 | 4,039 |
| 3 | Torrance County | $46,250 | 15,290 |
| 4 | Taos County | $58,908 | 34,516 |
| 5 | Socorro County | $47,556 | 16,308 |
| 6 | Sierra County | $37,840 | 11,511 |
| 7 | Santa Fe County | $74,689 | 155,175 |
| 8 | Sandoval County | $84,053 | 151,538 |
| 9 | San Miguel County | $47,400 | 27,036 |
| 10 | San Juan County | $53,020 | 121,178 |
| 11 | Roosevelt County | $52,445 | 19,002 |
| 12 | Rio Arriba County | $53,901 | 40,165 |
| 13 | Quay County | $43,698 | 8,616 |
| 14 | Otero County | $52,717 | 68,235 |
| 15 | Mora County | $50,178 | 4,176 |
| 16 | McKinley County | $44,496 | 71,172 |
| 17 | Luna County | $37,917 | 25,420 |
| 18 | Los Alamos County | $143,188 | 19,374 |
| 19 | Lincoln County | $51,643 | 20,227 |
| 20 | Lea County | $68,750 | 73,154 |
| 21 | Hidalgo County | $49,076 | 4,097 |
| 22 | Harding County | $41,250 | 748 |
| 23 | Guadalupe County | $40,149 | 4,379 |
| 24 | Grant County | $45,921 | 27,856 |
| 25 | Eddy County | $79,605 | 61,114 |
| 26 | Doña Ana County | $55,663 | 221,665 |
| 27 | De Baca County | $40,804 | 1,580 |
| 28 | Curry County | $56,259 | 47,932 |
| 29 | Colfax County | $52,690 | 12,336 |
| 30 | Cibola County | $51,765 | 27,059 |
| 31 | Chaves County | $52,029 | 64,446 |
| 32 | Catron County | $46,439 | 3,685 |
| 33 | Bernalillo County | $66,514 | 674,357 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Los Alamos County is the #1 ranked county in New Mexico by median household income, with a value of $143,188 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
New Mexico has 33 counties tracked in Census ACS 2023 data.
All data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year estimates by the US Census Bureau.
Data from the American Community Survey 2023 5-Year estimates. Covers all counties in New Mexico.