County · New Mexico
Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County, New Mexico. Torrance County had 16,100 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than New Mexico (+0.4%). It holds 14 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 9 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 35057.
Torrance County is one of the 4 counties of the Albuquerque, NM metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,100
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,045 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,490
Median household income
$57,842
±$6,305 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $64,059
Median home value
$159,700
±$12,546 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $248,100
Median gross rent
$872
±$37 (90% margin)
New Mexico: $1,067
How many people live in Torrance County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,045 residents in Torrance County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,100 for July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than New Mexico (+0.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,490 over 3,345 square miles of land.
| Measure | Torrance County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,490 | 2,120,246 | −29 |
| Households | 6,052±219 | 837,414 | +408 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.09 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,293±20 | 956,964 | −733 |
Torrance County's population since 2000
From 16,911 in 2000 to 16,100 in 2025: down 4.8%. 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 Torrance County?
Torrance County holds 14 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 9 census-designated places. The largest is Moriarty with 2,074 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Moriarty | 1,946 | $31,650 |
|---|---|---|
| McIntoshGEOID 3546030 | 1,395 | $56,566 |
| Estancia | 1,242 | $53,846 |
| Indian HillsGEOID 3534430 | 947 | $42,222 |
| Mountainair | 884 | $43,021 |
| WillardGEOID 3585160 | 201 | $63,125 |
| Torreon (Torrance County)GEOID 3579140 | 167 | not published |
| Manzano SpringsGEOID 3546770 | 154 | not published |
| TajiqueGEOID 3576060 | 106 | not published |
| Deer CanyonGEOID 3520015 | 74 | not published |
| Punta de AguaGEOID 3560310 | 68 | not published |
| EncinoGEOID 3524610 | 51 | not published |
| DuranGEOID 3521810 | 44 | not published |
| ManzanoGEOID 3546730 | 26 | 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 Torrance County?
The median resident of Torrance County is 43.3 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.2%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Torrance County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±1.0 | 39.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.2%±0.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5%±0.5 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.2% | 48.4% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.0%±1.5 pts | 36.0% | −6.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | +0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.0%±2.6 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±2.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 24.4%±2.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8%±2.2 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.9%±2.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.6%±3.1 pts | 31.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7%±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8%±2.0 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 Torrance County earn?
Half of Torrance County's 6,052 households earn less than $57,842 a year (±$6,305), against $64,059 in New Mexico. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,453 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,389 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Torrance County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,842±$6,305 | $64,059 | +$13,389 |
| Mean household income | $76,823±$11,058 | $88,155 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,139±$3,735 | $36,218 | +$4,447 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±4.1 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.4%±10.4 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.1%±4.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.6%±3.6 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 Torrance County?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Torrance County's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 by its owner (±$12,546). The median renter pays $872 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Torrance County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,700±$12,546 | $248,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $872±$37 | $1,067 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7%±13.0 pts | 41.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,253±$139 | $1,564 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7%±3.8 pts | 70.0% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,293±20 | 956,964 | −733 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3%±5.0 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 45.6%±5.2 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3%±2.5 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 Torrance County get to work?
77.0% of Torrance County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | Torrance County | New Mexico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.7%±2.9 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0%±4.0 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±5.2 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±4.1 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±3.4 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.3 min±3.1 | 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 Torrance County's census tracts?
Torrance County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,275 (Tract 9632.02) to $70,672 (Tract 9632.01).
| Tract 9632.0135057963201 | 4,348±541 | $70,672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9632.0235057963202 | 3,271±557 | $43,275 |
| Tract 9636.0135057963601 | 5,552±668 | $56,320 |
| Tract 963735057963700 | 2,217±361 | $48,977 |
| Tract 980035057980000 | 102±18 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Torrance County compare with New Mexico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 33 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 33 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 33 |
| Median household income | 9th of 32 |
| Median home value | 19th of 32 |
| Median gross rent | 17th of 31 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th of 33 |
| Median age | 11th 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Torrance 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.