Torrance County, NM

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Population

15,534

0.417% decline

Poverty Rate

27.1%


Median Age

44


Median Household Income

$35,543

10.8% growth

Number of Employees

5,326

2.74% decline

Median Property Value

$111,700

2.67% growth

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In 2017, Torrance County, NM had a population of 15.5k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $35,543. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Torrance County, NM declined from 15,599 to 15,534, a -0.417% decrease and its median household income grew from $32,067 to $35,543, a 10.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Torrance County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (52.2%), White (Hispanic) (38.5%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.68%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.91%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.73%). N/A% of the people in Torrance County, NM speak a non-English language, and 95.7% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Torrance County, NM is $111,700, and the homeownership rate is 80.2%. Most people in Torrance County, NM commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Torrance County, NM is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Torrance County, NM employs 5.33k people. The largest industries in Torrance County, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (757 people), Educational Services (725 people), and Retail Trade (691 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($53,708), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,625), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($51,848).

Median household income in Torrance County, NM is $35,543. Males in Torrance County, NM have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,925. The income inequality in Torrance County, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$35,543

2017 value

± $5,007

10.8%

1 Year Growth

± 17%

Households in Torrance County, NM have a median annual income of $35,543, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $32,067 in 2016, which represents a 10.8% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$54,854

Average Male Salary

± $2,038

$41,925

Average Female Salary

± $1,598

In 2017, full-time male employees in New Mexico made 1.31 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New Mexico by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $52,566 ± $11,622

  2. White

    $43,679 ± $1,381

  3. Black

    $41,055 ± $8,510

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New Mexico workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.2 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

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

0.462

2017 Wage GINI

0.463

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.278% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.479. 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.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9637

  2. Census Tract 9636

  3. Census Tract 9632.02

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Torrance County, NM was Census Tract 9637 with a value of $43,444, followed by Census Tract 9636 and Census Tract 9632.02, with respective values of $35,692 and $35,612.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

27.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Torrance County, NM (4.03k out of 14.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    3,477 ± 393

  2. Hispanic

    1,977 ± 267

  3. Two Or More

    287 ± 166

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Torrance 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

5.33k

2017 Value

± 508

-2.74%

1 Year decline

± 13.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Torrance County, NM declined at a rate of -2.74%, from 5.48k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Torrance County, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (772 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (521 people), and Management Occupations (515 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Torrance County, NM.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Torrance County, NM, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (772 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (521 people), and Management Occupations (515 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Torrance County, NM has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.17 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.94 times), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.74 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Torrance County, NM, by median earnings, are Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($73,929), Legal Occupations ($66,033), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($54,458).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

5.33k

2017 Value

± 508

-2.74%

1 Year decline

± 13.7%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Torrance County, NM declined at a rate of -2.74%, from 5.48k employees to 5.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Torrance County, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (757 people), Educational Services (725 people), and Retail Trade (691 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Torrance County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Torrance County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Torrance County, NM, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (757 people), Educational Services (725 people), and Retail Trade (691 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Torrance County, NM has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4.76 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.12 times), and Public Administration (1.91 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Torrance County, NM, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($53,708), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,625), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($51,848).

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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

  1. Coal-n.e.c.

    $14.9B

  2. Crude petroleum

    $13.1B

  3. Electronics

    $8.75B

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $14.9B, followed by Crude petroleum ($13.1B) and Electronics ($8.75B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$74.8B

2020 Value

$110B

Projected 2045 Value

47.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Mexico trade was $74.8B. This is expected to increase 47.6% to $110B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. Texas

    $10.6B

  2. Arizona

    $9.8B

  3. Oregon

    $6.35B

In 2015, the top outbound New Mexico domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Texas with $10.6B, followed by Arizona with $9.8B and Oregon and $6.35B.

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

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Health

91.2% of the population of Torrance County, NM has health coverage, with 30.5% on employee plans, 33.2% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 6.33% on non-group plans, and 4.08% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Torrance County, NM see 15485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.807% decrease from the previous year (15611 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5101 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 696 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cibola County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.7%). Additionally, McKinley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

15,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Torrance County, NM see an average of 15,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.807% decrease from the previous year (15,611 patients).

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

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,214

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,155

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,445

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,663

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New Mexico (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.16%, from $6,860 to $7,214.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

8.85%

Uninsured

30.5%

Employer Coverage

33.2%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

6.33%

Non-Group

4.08%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Torrance County, NM declined by 27.1% from 12.1% to 8.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Torrance County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cibola County

    13.7% prevalence

  2. McKinley County

    13.3% prevalence

  3. Mora County

    10.9% prevalence

Cibola County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in New Mexico, at 13.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in New Mexico by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Torrance County, NM is home to a population of 15.5k people, from which 95.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 5.66% of Torrance County, NM residents were born outside of the country (879 people).

In 2017, there were 1.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.12k people) in Torrance County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.99k White (Hispanic) and 416 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

44

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 6.1

In 2017, the median age of all people in Torrance County, NM was 44. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Torrance County, NM are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Torrance County, NM residents was 44.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

5.66%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

879 people

5.44%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

848 people

As of 2017, 5.66% of Torrance County, NM residents (879 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Torrance County, NM was 5.44%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    145,710 ± 9,038 people

  2. Germany

    5,026 ± 1,738 people

  3. Philippines

    3,772 ± 1,506 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 145,710 New Mexico residents, followed by Germany with 5,026 and Philippines with 3,772.

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Citizenship

95.7%

2017 Citizenship

95.6%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 95.7% of Torrance County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Torrance County, NM was 95.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Torrance County, NM

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    8.12k ± 19

  2. White (Hispanic)

    5.99k ± 196

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    416 ± 112

In 2017, there were 1.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.12k people) in Torrance County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.99k White (Hispanic) and 416 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    822 ± 160

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    144 ± 112

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    89 ± 60

Torrance County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.71 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Torrance County, NM was $111,700 in 2017, which is 0.486 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $108,800 to $111,700, a 2.67% increase. The homeownership rate in Torrance County, NM is 80.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Torrance County, NM have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Torrance County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$111,700

2017 Median

± $7,066

$108,800

2016 Median

± $5,978

In 2017, the median property value in Torrance County, NM grew to to $111,700 from the previous year's value of $108,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Torrance County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Torrance County, NM the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

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Household Income

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$35,543

Median Household Income

± $5,007

5.6k

Number of Households

± 502

In 2017, the median household income of the 5.6k households in Torrance County, NM grew to $35,543 from the previous year's value of $32,067.

The following chart displays the households in Torrance 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 < $10k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Torrance County, NM distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Torrance County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

80.2%

2017 Homeownership

81.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 80.2% of the housing units in Torrance County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Torrance County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Torrance County, NM have a longer commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in Torrance County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    78.7%

  2. Worked At Home

    14.4%

  3. Carpooled

    4.52%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Torrance County, NM was Drove Alone (78.7%), followed by those who Worked At Home (14.4%) and those who Carpooled (4.52%).

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Torrance County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Torrance County, NM have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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