Population 27,775 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grant County
Household size in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.71 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.71 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Grant County run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.7 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.0 | 38.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.6 | 40.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.6, Grant County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 44.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Grant County is older than the great majority of New Mexico counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 14.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 14.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 14.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.2% of households in Grant County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New Mexico county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Grant County
Renters in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 31.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 32.3% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Grant County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (61.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 15.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Grant County: 22.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1981 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Grant County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in New Mexico overall, where the median home dates to 1985. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $574 | $777 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $631 | $866 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $751 | $943 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $772 | $1,188 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$198 | +$411 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Grant County costs $772 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $198 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Grant County
Bachelor's degrees in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 25.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 26.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Grant County than nationally: 29.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 83.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 85.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 87.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Grant County have finished high school as nationally: 89.8%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New Mexico as a whole (87.5%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Grant County
| Period | Grant County | New Mexico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.3% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Grant County: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Grant County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | 2.49 | 48.6 | 6.2% | 24.2% | 22.1% | 1977 | $772 | 29.9% | 89.8% | 7.3% |
| Graham County | 2.92 | 35.7 | 16.9% | 26.9% | 10.0% | 1989 | $1,000 | 15.5% | 86.0% | 8.4% |
| Otero County | 2.97 | 39.1 | 15.8% | 33.0% | 21.0% | 1986 | $972 | 23.2% | 86.6% | 8.3% |
| Lea County | 3.03 | 32.8 | 16.0% | 28.8% | 13.7% | 1981 | $1,160 | 16.7% | 75.1% | 7.0% |
| Gaines County | 3.42 | 28.8 | 11.4% | 25.4% | 11.3% | 1990 | $811 | 12.2% | 55.0% | 2.3% |
| Dawson County | 2.68 | 34.8 | 15.4% | 29.4% | 21.9% | 1967 | $976 | 13.4% | 72.8% | 7.7% |
| Yuma County | 2.79 | 38.3 | 15.1% | 29.0% | 11.8% | 1994 | $1,171 | 17.1% | 76.8% | 6.9% |
| Borden County | 2.93 | 32.2 | 4.9% | 33.7% | 34.0% | 1973 | $1,246 | 36.9% | 94.4% | 0.3% |
| Imperial County | 3.53 | 33.6 | 16.9% | 43.2% | 14.9% | 1987 | $1,290 | 17.2% | 72.2% | 12.0% |
| Scurry County | 2.69 | 37.0 | 14.3% | 23.2% | 14.9% | 1970 | $1,018 | 15.5% | 82.3% | 3.1% |
| Fisher County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 14.1% | 19.6% | 22.9% | 1964 | $567 | 17.2% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Grant County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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