County · New Mexico
Harding County, New Mexico
Harding County, New Mexico. Harding County had 617 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.7% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 1 census tract. GEOID 35021.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
617
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 657 · ACS 2020-2024: 741 ±171
Median household income
$48,553
±$8,018 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$70,000
±$45,240 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$1,038
±$276 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Harding County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 657 residents in Harding County. The Census Bureau estimates 617 for July 1, 2025, down 5.7% since 2020, while New Mexico grew 0.4%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 741 over 2,125 square miles of land.
| Measure | Harding County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 741±171 | 2,120,246 | +300 |
| Households | 286±62 | 837,414 | +75 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.50 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 496±81 | 956,964 | no clear change |
Harding County's population since 2000
From 810 in 2000 to 617 in 2025: down 23.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Harding County?
Harding County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Roy with 185 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Roy | 193 | $43,203 |
|---|---|---|
| MosqueroGEOID 3550300 | 98 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Harding County?
The median resident of Harding County is 42.5 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 36.4%.
| Measure | Harding County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5±6.3 | 39.4 | −16.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±9.4 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6%±9.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 36.4%±13.0 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.5%±11.6 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±2.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 11.6%±8.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 17.3%±7.6 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.4%±5.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.9%±6.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0%±5.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.3%±10.5 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.1%±9.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Harding County earn?
Half of Harding County's 286 households earn less than $48,553 a year (±$8,018), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 the median was $36,152 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,401 after inflation. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Harding County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,553±$8,018 | $64,059 | +$12,401 |
| Mean household income | $173,085±$106,866 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $70,817±$40,783 | $36,218 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.4%±6.8 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±12.5 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±4.9 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.7%±10.9 pts | 86.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Harding County?
Owners occupy 76.9% of Harding County's occupied homes and renters 23.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $70,000 by its owner (±$45,240). The median renter pays $1,038 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Harding County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $70,000±$45,240 | $248,100 | −$56,023 |
| Median gross rent | $1,038±$276 | $1,067 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.5%±20.7 pts | 41.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,344±$64 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.9%±9.6 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 496±81 | 956,964 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±41.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±7.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.4%±7.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±8.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.3%±6.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Harding County get to work?
79.8% of Harding County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Harding County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5%±9.6 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.3%±10.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.8%±9.3 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±15.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 13.1%±8.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±3.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min±5.9 | 23.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Harding County's census tracts?
Harding County is a single census tract.
| Tract 135021000100 | 741±171 | $48,553 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Harding County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 33 |
| Median household income | 24th of 32 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 18th of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 33 |
| Median age | 14th of 33 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Harding County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.