Eddy County, NM

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2020 Population

57,865

0.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

35.4

0.568% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16%

9.22% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$65,000

0.502% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$161,100

3.34% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

26,292

0.552% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Eddy County, NM had a population of 57.9k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $65,000. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Eddy County, NM grew from 57,732 to 57,865, a 0.23% increase and its median household income declined from $65,328 to $65,000, a −0.502% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eddy County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.4%), White (Hispanic) (38.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.11%), Other (Hispanic) (4.93%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.4%).

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.

95.8% of the residents in Eddy County, NM are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eddy County, NM are New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (135 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Eddy County, NM was $161,100, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Eddy County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Eddy County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Eddy County, NM borders Chaves County, NM, Lea County, NM, Otero County, NM, Culberson County, TX, Loving County, TX, and Reeves County, TX.

Population & Diversity

Eddy County, NM is home to a population of 57.9k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.34% of Eddy County, NM residents were born outside of the country (3.67k people).

In 2020, there were 1.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.2k people) in Eddy County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.2k White (Hispanic) and 3.54k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2020 Citizenship

95.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.8% of Eddy County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Eddy County, NM was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eddy County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eddy County, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.2k ± 275
White (Hispanic)
22.2k ± 850
Two+ (Hispanic)
3.54k ± 690

50%

Hispanic Population

28.9k people

50% of the people in Eddy County, NM are hispanic (28.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eddy County, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
131,978 ± 8,634 people
Philippines
5,612 ± 1,837 people
Germany
4,972 ± 1,729 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 131,978 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,612 and Germany with 4,972.

Foreign-Born Population

6.34%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.67k people

6.62%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.82k people

As of 2020, 6.34% of Eddy County, NM residents (3.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eddy County, NM was 6.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eddy County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,108 ± 305
Gulf War (1990s)
489 ± 160
Gulf War (2001-)
381 ± 186

Eddy County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eddy County, NM employs 26.3k people. The largest industries in Eddy County, NM are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,810 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,802 people), and Retail Trade (2,746 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($84,688), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,168), and Manufacturing ($71,786).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,133. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.461, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.3k

2020 Value

± 1,426

−0.552%

1 Year decline

± 7.46%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Eddy County, NM declined at a rate of −0.552%, from 26.4k employees to 26.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eddy County, NM, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,933 people), Management Occupations (2,888 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,878 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eddy County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.3k

2020 Value

± 1,426

−0.552%

1 Year decline

± 7.46%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Eddy County, NM declined at a rate of −0.552%, from 26.4k employees to 26.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eddy County, NM, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,810 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,802 people), and Retail Trade (2,746 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,511

Median earning men ± $5,141

$27,492

Median earning women ± $4,434

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($88,011), Manufacturing ($80,046), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,385).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($47,079), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($43,672), and Construction ($41,149).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

413
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
331
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
234
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$305k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
$299k
Manufacturing
$240k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Electronics with $14.6B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($8.89B) and Crude petroleum ($8.24B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Mexico products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$68.4B

2020 Value in New Mexico

$117B

Projected 2050 Value in New Mexico

71.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $68.4B. This is expected to increase 71.8% to $117B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Mexico trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Mexico to other states, or from other states to New Mexico.

Most Common Trade Partners

Texas
$19.7B
Arizona
$5.99B
Louisiana
$3.03B

In 2020, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $19.7B, followed by Arizona with $5.99B and Louisiana and $3.03B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Mexico shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Eddy County, NM went to Donald J. Trump with 75.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (75.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.03%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Eddy County, NM went to Donald J. Trump with 75.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (23.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.03%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Eddy County, NM for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New Mexico

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Martin Heinrich

Senator from New Mexico

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ben Ray Luján

Senator from New Mexico

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New Mexico

New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Mexico have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Eddy County, NM awarded 135 degrees. The student population of Eddy County, NM in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 361 male students and 842 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eddy County, NM are Hispanic or Latino (70 and 52.2%), followed by White (55 and 41%), Asian (4 and 2.99%), and Unknown (3 and 2.24%).

The largest universities in Eddy County, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico State University-Carlsbad (135 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Eddy County, NM are General Studies (83 and 61.5%), Registered Nursing (18 and 13.3%), and General Business (9 and 6.67%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,203 students enrolled in Eddy County, NM, 30% men and 70% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 690 records, of which 73% were women and 27% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
82 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
18 degree-majors awarded
General Business
9 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eddy County, NM was General Studies with 82 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

New Mexico State University-Carlsbad

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

135 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico State University-Carlsbad with 135 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 33 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eddy County, NM, which is 0.324 times less than the 102 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 70 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 55 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($292) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,240) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Measure

In 2020, 0.928% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.791% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (443k), Some college (406k), and Secondary Education (260k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eddy County, NM was $161,100 in 2020, which is 0.701 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $155,900 to $161,100, a 3.34% increase. The homeownership rate in Eddy County, NM is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Eddy County, NM have an average commute time of 20.1 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.

Median household income in Eddy County, NM is $65,000. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Eddy County, NM was Census Tract 2 with a value of $101,011, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $77,311 and $76,132.

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.21%.

Housing

Property

$161,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,193

$15,088

Median Property Taxes

±$997

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.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2020

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 70% of the housing units in Eddy County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eddy County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 3

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eddy County, NM was Census Tract 2 with a value of $101,011, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $77,311 and $76,132.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Eddy County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,000

Median Household Income

± $3,898

21.5k

Number of Households

± 1,248

In 2020, the median household income of the 21.5k households in Eddy County, NM declined from $65,000 from the previous year's value of $65,328.

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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Eddy County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.461

2020 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.462

2019 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2020, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.461 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.2% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (84.5%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (3.39%)

In 2020, 84.5% of workers in Eddy County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (3.39%).

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.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eddy County, NM have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Eddy County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eddy County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 2.21%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eddy County, NM (9.12k out of 57k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 12 - 14.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 14.5% of the children was living in poverty in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 7.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 567 in Eddy County, NM. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 61 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Eddy County, NM has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 23.7% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 0.573% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New Mexico was $7,214 in 2014. This is a 5.16% increase from the previous year ($6,860).

Primary care physicians in Eddy County, NM see 3047 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.57% increase from the previous year (3000 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3077 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 823 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New Mexico. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New Mexico, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,047 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Eddy County, NM

Primary care physicians in Eddy County, NM see an average of 3,047 patients per year. This represents a 1.57% increase from the previous year (3,000 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Eddy County, NM in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Mexico.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New Mexico across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.7%

Uninsured

45.5%

Employer Coverage

23.7%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

0.573%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eddy County, NM grew by 2.24% from 9.49% to 9.7%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 65.4 in Eddy County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Eddy County, NM.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 36.5% in Eddy County, NM.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Eddy County, NM.

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