Eddy County, NM

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Eddy County Overview

61,264
TOTAL POPULATION
31,413
MALE POPULATION
29,851
FEMALE POPULATION
105.23
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,274
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,888
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$77,458
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,814
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,704
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Eddy County Area Codes

Race in Eddy County

The most populous races in Eddy County are White / Caucasian (43,458 | 70.9%), Hispanic or Latino (31,552 | 51.5%), and Two or more Races (9,905 | 16.2%).
Race in Eddy County
Race# Population% Population
Asian4430.7%
Black / African American9221.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino31,55251.5%
Native / Alaskan1,0361.7%
White / Caucasian43,45870.9%
Two or more Races9,90516.2%
Some other Race5,5009.0%
Total61,264100.0%

Ancestry in Eddy County

The most populous ancestries reported in Eddy County are Mexican (27,248 | 44.5%), English (4,061 | 6.6%), German (3,932 | 6.4%), American (3,521 | 5.8%), and Irish (2,971 | 4.9%), together accounting for 68.1% of all Eddy County residents.
Ancestry in Eddy County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African260.0%
Alaska Native100.0%
American3,5215.8%
Apache70.0%
Austrian70.0%
Bhutanese2940.5%
Blackfeet300.1%
British3450.6%
Burmese430.1%
Cajun80.0%
Central American1180.2%
Central American Indian210.0%
Cherokee3580.6%
Choctaw460.1%
Colombian210.0%
Comanche50.0%
Creek80.0%
Cuban1930.3%
Czech790.1%
Danish350.1%
Dominican640.1%
Dutch1500.2%
Dutch West Indian750.1%
Eastern European1480.2%
English4,0616.6%
European3720.6%
Finnish720.1%
French6301.0%
French Canadian290.1%
German3,9326.4%
Greek1180.2%
Guatemalan390.1%
Honduran790.1%
Hopi300.1%
Hungarian310.1%
Indian (Asian)1180.2%
Indonesian100.0%
Irish2,9714.9%
Iroquois160.0%
Italian6331.0%
Korean2790.5%
Lithuanian140.0%
Mexican27,24844.5%
Mexican American Indian650.1%
Navajo3240.5%
Northern European40.0%
Norwegian2320.4%
Polish3810.6%
Portuguese330.1%
Pueblo3910.6%
Puerto Rican1040.2%
Russian290.1%
Scandinavian950.2%
Scotch-Irish2630.4%
Scottish4530.7%
Sioux10.0%
Slovene290.1%
South American420.1%
Spaniard6401.0%
Spanish5750.9%
Spanish American420.1%
Sri Lankan160.0%
Subsaharan African260.0%
Swedish3340.5%
Swiss470.1%
Thai730.1%
Welsh1850.3%
Yaqui1130.2%
Yugoslavian110.0%
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Immigrants in Eddy County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Eddy County came from Latin America (3,435 | 5.6%), Central America (3,338 | 5.4%), Mexico (3,220 | 5.3%), Asia (347 | 0.6%), and South Eastern Asia (244 | 0.4%), together accounting for 17.3% of all Eddy County residents.
Immigrants in Eddy County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa120.0%
Asia3470.6%
Bolivia210.0%
Caribbean760.1%
Central America3,3385.4%
Cuba760.1%
Eastern Asia790.1%
Europe430.1%
Guatemala390.1%
Honduras790.1%
India240.0%
Japan160.0%
Korea630.1%
Latin America3,4355.6%
Mexico3,2205.3%
Nigeria120.0%
Northern Europe430.1%
Philippines2180.4%
Singapore130.0%
South America210.0%
South Central Asia240.0%
South Eastern Asia2440.4%
Vietnam30.0%
Western Africa120.0%
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Sex and Age in Eddy County

Sex and Age in Eddy County

The most populous age groups in Eddy County are 10 to 14 Years (2,734 | 8.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (2,346 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Eddy County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,393 (7.6%)2,006 (6.7%)
5 to 9 Years1,948 (6.2%)2,040 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Years2,734 (8.7%)2,346 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years2,214 (7.0%)2,083 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,981 (6.3%)1,866 (6.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,140 (6.8%)2,003 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,240 (7.1%)2,088 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years2,603 (8.3%)1,765 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years1,867 (5.9%)2,022 (6.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,681 (5.3%)1,608 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years1,800 (5.7%)1,621 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,686 (5.4%)1,956 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,930 (6.1%)1,735 (5.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,370 (4.4%)1,563 (5.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,246 (4.0%)1,116 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years716 (2.3%)645 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years583 (1.9%)870 (2.9%)
85 Years and over281 (0.9%)518 (1.7%)
Total31,413 (100.0%)29,851 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Eddy County

Median Family Size in Eddy County

The median family size in Eddy County is 3.19 persons per family, with single male/father families (1,695 | 10.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2,900 | 18.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.11 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Eddy County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple11,382 (71.2%)3.20
Single Male/Father1,695 (10.6%)3.26
Single Female/Mother2,900 (18.1%)3.11
Total Families15,977 (100.0%)3.19

Median Household Size in Eddy County

The median household size in Eddy County is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,695 | 7.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.98 persons per household. non-family households (6,726 | 29.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Eddy County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple11,382 (50.1%)3.23
Single Male/Father1,695 (7.5%)3.98
Single Female/Mother2,900 (12.8%)3.30
Non-family6,726 (29.6%)1.11
Total Households22,703 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Eddy County

Out of a total of 22,703 households in Eddy County, 15,977 (70.4%) are family households, while 6,726 (29.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,871, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,129.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Eddy County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,129 (27.0%)
2-Person Households6,871 (30.3%)580 (2.5%)
3-Person Households3,296 (14.5%)8 (0.0%)
4-Person Households3,091 (13.6%)9 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,796 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households601 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households322 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total15,977 (70.4%)6,726 (29.6%)

Female Fertility in Eddy County

Fertility by Age in Eddy County

Average fertility rate in Eddy County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Eddy County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years131 (14.4%)63.0
20 to 34 years626 (68.9%)105.0
35 to 50 years152 (16.7%)28.0
Total909 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eddy County

61.5% of women with births (909) in Eddy County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 13.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eddy County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)131 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years428 (68.4%)198 (31.6%)
35 to 50 years131 (86.2%)21 (13.8%)
Total559 (61.5%)350 (38.5%)

Fertility by Education in Eddy County

Average fertility rate in Eddy County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 100.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 35.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Eddy County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School272 (29.9%)100.0
High School Diploma146 (16.1%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree318 (35.0%)67.0
Bachelor's Degree108 (11.9%)66.0
Graduate Degree65 (7.1%)76.0
Total909 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eddy County

38.5% of women with births in Eddy County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 74.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eddy County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School70 (25.7%)202 (74.3%)
High School Diploma124 (84.9%)22 (15.1%)
College or Associate's Degree217 (68.2%)101 (31.8%)
Bachelor's Degree108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree40 (61.5%)25 (38.5%)
Total559 (61.5%)350 (38.5%)

Income in Eddy County

Income Overview in Eddy County

Per Capita Income in Eddy County is $36,274, while median incomes of families and households are $95,888 and $77,458 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income61,264$36,274
Median Family Income15,977$95,888
Mean Family Income15,977$110,836
Median Household Income22,703$77,458
Mean Household Income22,703$96,185
Income Deficit15,977$9,814
Wage / Income Gap (%)61,26450.07%
Wage / Income Gap ($)61,26449.93¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index61,2640.43

Earnings by Sex in Eddy County

Average Earnings in Eddy County are $45,105, $59,589 for men and $29,753 for women, a difference of 50.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Eddy County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male17,734 (58.5%)$59,589
Female12,592 (41.5%)$29,753
Total30,326 (100.0%)$45,105

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eddy County

The most common earnings brackets in Eddy County are $100,000+ for men (4,516 | 25.5%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (918 | 7.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eddy County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,031 (5.8%)595 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999374 (2.1%)309 (2.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499673 (3.8%)487 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999292 (1.7%)771 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499301 (1.7%)553 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999393 (2.2%)890 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499133 (0.7%)294 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999166 (0.9%)568 (4.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499406 (2.3%)612 (4.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999416 (2.4%)422 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $29,999764 (4.3%)854 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999628 (3.5%)897 (7.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999685 (3.9%)419 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999603 (3.4%)594 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999597 (3.4%)618 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999673 (3.8%)700 (5.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,123 (6.3%)918 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,767 (10.0%)706 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,193 (12.4%)786 (6.2%)
$100,000+4,516 (25.5%)599 (4.8%)
Total17,734 (100.0%)12,592 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eddy County

Average earnings in Eddy County are $68,909 for men and $34,865 for women, a difference of 49.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $114,218, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $50,714. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,692.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eddy County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$50,714$19,692
High School Diploma$63,382$24,057
College or Associate's Degree$69,924$34,176
Bachelor's Degree$114,218$53,955
Graduate Degree$75,082$54,500
Total$68,909$34,865

Family Income in Eddy County

Family Income Brackets in Eddy County

According to the Eddy County family income data, there are 3,994 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 367 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Eddy County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003992.5%
$10,000 to $14,9993672.3%
$15,000 to $24,9999115.7%
$25,000 to $34,9998955.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,0546.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,41315.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992,23714.0%
$100,000 to $149,9993,99425.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,14113.4%
$200,000+1,5509.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eddy County

6-person families (565 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Eddy County with $158,210 per family, while 2-person families (7,523 | 47.1%) have the highest median income of $40,916 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eddy County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,523 (47.1%)$81,833
3-Person Families3,265 (20.4%)$87,938
4-Person Families2,840 (17.8%)$114,884
5-Person Families1,556 (9.7%)$128,427
6-Person Families565 (3.5%)$158,210
7+ Person Families228 (1.4%)$115,556
Total15,977 (100.0%)$95,888

Family Income by Number of Earners in Eddy County

The median family income in Eddy County is $95,888, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,483) having the highest median family income of $155,252, while families with no earners (2,074) have the lowest median family income of $45,000, accounting for 9.3% and 13.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Eddy County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,074 (13.0%)$45,000
1 Earner6,233 (39.0%)$77,977
2 Earners6,187 (38.7%)$124,794
3+ Earners1,483 (9.3%)$155,252
Total15,977 (100.0%)$95,888

Household Income in Eddy County

Household Income Brackets in Eddy County

With 4,359 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Eddy County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 1,044 households (4.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Eddy County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2265.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,0444.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,8168.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,3626.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,9528.6%
$50,000 to $74,9993,29214.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993,36014.8%
$100,000 to $149,9994,35919.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992,52011.1%
$200,000+1,7947.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Eddy County

The median household income in Eddy County is $77,458, with the highest median household income of $90,006 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,213 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,723, with 5,998 households (26.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Eddy County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years518 (2.3%)$67,500
25 to 44 Years8,213 (36.2%)$90,006
45 to 64 Years7,974 (35.1%)$87,982
65+ Years5,998 (26.4%)$48,723
Total22,703 (100.0%)$77,458

Poverty in Eddy County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eddy County

With 9.8% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of Eddy County, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 280 males (29.3%) and 131 females (26.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eddy County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years149 (6.2%)239 (12.0%)
5 Years28 (8.7%)28 (8.2%)
6 to 11 Years107 (4.2%)279 (10.4%)
12 to 14 Years499 (28.1%)146 (11.3%)
15 Years38 (11.6%)131 (26.6%)
16 and 17 Years280 (29.3%)109 (13.3%)
18 to 24 Years279 (9.7%)345 (13.3%)
25 to 34 Years310 (7.3%)626 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years342 (7.8%)286 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years174 (5.1%)643 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years351 (9.7%)603 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years343 (13.2%)317 (11.9%)
75 Years and over130 (8.4%)350 (18.0%)
Total3,030 (9.8%)4,102 (13.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eddy County

According to the poverty statistics in Eddy County, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eddy County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,244 (93.8%)1,754 (88.0%)
5 Years293 (91.3%)312 (91.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,439 (95.8%)2,394 (89.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,280 (72.0%)1,142 (88.7%)
15 Years289 (88.4%)361 (73.4%)
16 and 17 Years676 (70.7%)713 (86.7%)
18 to 24 Years2,607 (90.3%)2,259 (86.8%)
25 to 34 Years3,927 (92.7%)3,455 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,041 (92.2%)3,494 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,274 (95.0%)2,576 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,258 (90.3%)3,084 (83.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,265 (86.9%)2,337 (88.1%)
75 Years and over1,421 (91.6%)1,596 (82.0%)
Total28,014 (90.2%)25,477 (86.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eddy County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Eddy County show that 2.6% or 292 of the total 11,382 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 113 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eddy County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,066 (97.1%)179 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children3,816 (97.1%)113 (2.9%)
3 or 4 Children1,082 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,090 (97.4%)292 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eddy County

According to the poverty data in Eddy County, 14.6% or 247 single-father households and 24.0% or 696 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 184 households (23.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (58.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eddy County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children63 (8.8%)98 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children184 (23.2%)402 (29.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)166 (52.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)30 (58.8%)
Total247 (14.6%)696 (24.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eddy County

The poverty data for Eddy County shows that 292 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 943 of the single-parent households (20.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 113 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 household (50.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eddy County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children179 (2.9%)161 (8.6%)
1 or 2 Children113 (2.9%)586 (27.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)166 (33.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)30 (50.0%)
Total292 (2.6%)943 (20.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Eddy County

Employment by Class of Employer in Eddy County

Among the 27,002 employed individuals in Eddy County, private company employees (18,392 | 68.1%), not-for-profit organizations (2,102 | 7.8%), and local government employees (1,572 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Eddy County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18,39268.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4451.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,3154.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,1027.8%
Local Government Employees1,5725.8%
State Government Employees1,4605.4%
Federal Government Employees1,4925.5%
Unpaid Family Workers2240.8%
Total27,002100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Eddy County

According to the labor force statistics for Eddy County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (46,978), 61.1% or 28,704 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 1,206 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 84.4% or 6,969 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 20.0% or 61 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Eddy County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,506 (43.3%)111 (7.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,781 (72.3%)131 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years2,946 (71.1%)180 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years3,112 (71.9%)209 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,969 (84.4%)216 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,388 (80.3%)59 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years2,109 (57.9%)95 (4.5%)
60 to 64 Years2,199 (60.0%)112 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,382 (26.1%)25 (1.8%)
75 Years and over303 (8.4%)61 (20.0%)
Total28,704 (61.1%)1,206 (4.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eddy County

According to labor force statistics for Eddy County, 73.9% of individuals (22,721) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (30,745) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 863 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.5% or 4,481 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.3% or 311 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eddy County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,345 (67.8%)459 (9.3%)
High School Diploma6,028 (67.4%)420 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree8,863 (77.5%)320 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,481 (82.5%)22 (0.4%)
Total22,721 (73.9%)1,168 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Eddy County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eddy County are Management (3,349 | 12.2%), Community & Social Service (2,369 | 8.6%), Education Instruction & Library (1,610 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,290 | 4.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,179 | 4.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Eddy County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eddy County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (96.3%), Education, Arts & Media (84.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (90.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (86.6%), and Health Technologists (86.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Eddy County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,962 (58.6%)1,387 (41.4%)
Business & Financial450 (43.3%)590 (56.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,026 (79.5%)264 (20.5%)
Computers & Mathematics258 (71.1%)105 (28.9%)
Architecture & Engineering312 (96.3%)12 (3.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science456 (75.6%)147 (24.4%)
Community & Social Service 793 (33.5%)1,576 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media431 (84.8%)77 (15.2%)
Legal Services & Support12 (9.3%)117 (90.7%)
Education Instruction & Library313 (19.4%)1,297 (80.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment37 (30.3%)85 (69.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating158 (13.4%)1,021 (86.6%)
Health Technologists122 (13.5%)782 (86.5%)
Total (Category)4,389 (47.6%)4,838 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Eddy County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,099 | 4.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,027 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (758 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (575 | 2.1%), and Personal Care & Service (385 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Eddy County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Eddy County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.2%), Security & Protection (71.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.8%), Personal Care & Service (63.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Eddy County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support24 (3.2%)734 (96.8%)
Security & Protection412 (71.7%)163 (28.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention162 (53.3%)142 (46.7%)
Law Enforcement250 (92.2%)21 (7.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving549 (49.9%)550 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance518 (50.4%)509 (49.6%)
Personal Care & Service141 (36.6%)244 (63.4%)
Total (Category)1,644 (42.8%)2,200 (57.2%)
Total (Overall)15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Eddy County are Office & Administration (3,065 | 11.2%), and Sales & Related (2,370 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Eddy County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Eddy County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,013 (42.7%)1,357 (57.3%)
Office & Administration594 (19.4%)2,471 (80.6%)
Total (Category)1,607 (29.6%)3,828 (70.4%)
Total (Overall)15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Eddy County are Construction & Extraction (3,210 | 11.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,304 | 4.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (290 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Eddy County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Eddy County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry193 (66.5%)97 (33.5%)
Construction & Extraction3,149 (98.1%)61 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,271 (97.5%)33 (2.5%)
Total (Category)4,613 (96.0%)191 (4.0%)
Total (Overall)15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Eddy County are Transportation (1,424 | 5.2%), Material Moving (1,342 | 4.9%), and Production (1,315 | 4.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Eddy County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Eddy County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,268 (96.4%)47 (3.6%)
Transportation1,140 (80.1%)284 (19.9%)
Material Moving1,214 (90.5%)128 (9.5%)
Total (Category)3,622 (88.7%)459 (11.3%)
Total (Overall)15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Eddy County

Employment Industries in Eddy County

The major employment industries in Eddy County include Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (4,360 | 15.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,227 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (2,771 | 10.1%), Construction (2,326 | 8.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,043 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Eddy County

Employment Industries by Sex in Eddy County

The Eddy County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (97.6%), Construction (93.5%), and Manufacturing (90.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (87.6%), Information (85.9%), and Finance & Insurance (75.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Eddy County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting606 (86.0%)99 (14.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3,829 (87.8%)531 (12.2%)
Construction2,175 (93.5%)151 (6.5%)
Manufacturing1,203 (90.7%)123 (9.3%)
Wholesale Trade409 (74.2%)142 (25.8%)
Retail Trade1,262 (45.5%)1,509 (54.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing642 (65.6%)336 (34.4%)
Utilities279 (97.6%)7 (2.5%)
Information28 (14.1%)171 (85.9%)
Finance & Insurance221 (24.0%)698 (75.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing299 (64.0%)168 (36.0%)
Professional & Scientific872 (80.8%)207 (19.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support969 (74.6%)330 (25.4%)
Educational Services485 (25.5%)1,417 (74.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance399 (12.4%)2,828 (87.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (27.0%)84 (73.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services682 (33.4%)1,361 (66.6%)
Public Administration740 (49.1%)767 (50.9%)
Total15,875 (58.0%)11,516 (42.0%)

Education in Eddy County

School Enrollment in Eddy County

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,996 students in Eddy County are middle school (4,350 | 29.0%), elementary school (3,510 | 23.4%), and high school (3,398 | 22.7%).
School Enrollment in Eddy County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6074.1%
Kindergarten6214.1%
Elementary School3,51023.4%
Middle School4,35029.0%
High School3,39822.7%
College / Undergraduate1,87512.5%
Graduate / Professional6354.2%
Total14,996100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eddy County

Out of a total of 14,996 students who are enrolled in schools in Eddy County, 1,245 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,751 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 154 (33.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 725 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eddy County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds304 (66.4%)154 (33.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,507 (93.9%)227 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,675 (92.7%)369 (7.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,357 (94.9%)128 (5.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds725 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds482 (95.5%)23 (4.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds935 (81.2%)216 (18.8%)
35 Years and over762 (85.2%)132 (14.8%)
Total13,751 (91.7%)1,245 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eddy County

Education (1,534 | 20.1%), business (1,374 | 18.0%), science & technology (830 | 10.9%), engineering (771 | 10.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (747 | 9.8%) are the most common fields of study among 7,638 individuals in Eddy County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eddy County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2232.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7479.8%
Physical & Health Sciences4966.5%
Psychology2353.1%
Social Sciences2413.2%
Engineering77110.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies570.7%
Science & Technology83010.9%
Business1,37418.0%
Education1,53420.1%
Literature & Languages1872.5%
Liberal Arts & History2793.6%
Visual & Performing Arts911.2%
Communications2002.6%
Arts & Humanities3734.9%
Total7,638100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Eddy County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eddy County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Eddy County are males with 2 vehicles (5,977, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,955, making up 53.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eddy County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle591 (3.8%)216 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle2,118 (13.5%)2,110 (18.8%)
2 Vehicles5,977 (38.1%)3,955 (35.3%)
3 Vehicles3,854 (24.5%)2,522 (22.5%)
4 Vehicles1,548 (9.9%)1,252 (11.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,612 (10.3%)1,144 (10.2%)
Total15,700 (100.0%)11,199 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Eddy County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Eddy County are 10 to 14 minutes (6,574 commuters, 25.8%), 5 to 9 minutes (4,891 commuters, 19.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (4,068 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Eddy County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7676.9%
5 to 9 Minutes4,89119.2%
10 to 14 Minutes6,57425.8%
15 to 19 Minutes4,06816.0%
20 to 24 Minutes2,0418.0%
25 to 29 Minutes4031.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,6766.6%
35 to 39 Minutes2631.0%
40 to 44 Minutes6802.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1,4975.9%
60 to 89 Minutes9643.8%
90 or more Minutes6592.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Eddy County

The most common commute times in Eddy County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,335 commuters, 21.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,239 commuters, 31.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Eddy County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes794 (5.2%)973 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,673 (17.5%)2,218 (21.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,335 (21.8%)3,239 (31.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,706 (17.7%)1,362 (13.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,154 (7.6%)887 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes268 (1.8%)135 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,186 (7.8%)490 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes169 (1.1%)94 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes566 (3.7%)114 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes981 (6.4%)516 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes915 (6.0%)49 (0.5%)
90 or more Minutes520 (3.4%)139 (1.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eddy County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Eddy County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,960, 12.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,134, 20.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eddy County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,499 (9.8%)636 (6.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,710 (11.2%)475 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,875 (12.3%)165 (1.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,960 (12.8%)701 (6.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,914 (12.5%)987 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,857 (12.2%)1,676 (16.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM876 (5.7%)2,134 (20.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM857 (5.6%)1,158 (11.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM321 (2.1%)351 (3.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM764 (5.0%)802 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM48 (0.3%)252 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM233 (1.5%)84 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM394 (2.6%)223 (2.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM959 (6.3%)572 (5.6%)
Total15,267 (100.0%)10,216 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Eddy County

Occupancy by Ownership in Eddy County

Of the total 22,703 dwellings in Eddy County, owner-occupied units account for 16,667 (73.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,036 (26.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Eddy County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16,66773.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,03626.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units22,703100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Eddy County

Occupancy by Household Size in Eddy County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,12927.0%
2-Person Household7,45132.8%
3-Person Household3,30414.5%
4+ Person Household5,81925.6%
Total Housing Units22,703100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eddy County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eddy County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,984 (65.0%)2,145 (35.0%)
2-Person Household6,061 (81.3%)1,390 (18.7%)
3-Person Household2,264 (68.5%)1,040 (31.5%)
4+ Person Household4,358 (74.9%)1,461 (25.1%)
Total Housing Units16,667 (73.4%)6,036 (26.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eddy County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eddy County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,376 (67.6%)1,138 (32.4%)
High School Diploma4,206 (69.1%)1,877 (30.9%)
College/Associate Degree6,333 (75.7%)2,027 (24.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,752 (79.1%)994 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eddy County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eddy County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,60920.3%
35 to 44 Years4,12218.2%
45 to 54 Years3,74816.5%
55 to 64 Years4,22618.6%
65 to 74 Years3,49215.4%
75 to 84 Years1,9058.4%
85 Years and Over6012.6%
Total22,703100.0%

Housing Finances in Eddy County

Median Income by Occupancy in Eddy County

Median Income by Occupancy in Eddy County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied16,667 (73.4%)$88,271
Renter-Occupied6,036 (26.6%)$59,569
Average22,703 (100.0%)$77,458

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eddy County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eddy County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000324 (1.9%)291 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999452 (2.7%)153 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999632 (3.8%)403 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999387 (2.3%)290 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999802 (4.8%)327 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999961 (5.8%)398 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,296 (7.8%)661 (11.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,029 (12.2%)1,273 (21.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,422 (14.5%)944 (15.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,711 (22.3%)643 (10.6%)
$150,000 or more3,651 (21.9%)653 (10.8%)
Total16,667 (100.0%)6,036 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eddy County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eddy County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,001 (18.0%)327 (5.4%)
$300 to $4993,700 (22.2%)152 (2.5%)
$500 to $7992,376 (14.3%)921 (15.3%)
$800 to $9991,083 (6.5%)665 (11.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,143 (18.9%)1,832 (30.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,693 (10.2%)537 (8.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499902 (5.4%)295 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $2,999501 (3.0%)271 (4.5%)
$3,000 or more268 (1.6%)22 (0.4%)
Total16,667 (100.0%)6,036 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Eddy County

Housing Structures in Eddy County

Housing Structures in Eddy County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16,63473.3%
Single Unit, Attached3741.7%
2 Unit Apartments2441.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4702.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5792.5%
10 or more Apartments4962.2%
Mobile Home / Other3,90617.2%
Total22,703100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eddy County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eddy County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached13,407 (80.6%)3,227 (19.4%)
Single Unit, Attached236 (63.1%)138 (36.9%)
2 Unit Apartments37 (15.2%)207 (84.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments57 (12.1%)413 (87.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments24 (4.2%)555 (95.9%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)496 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,906 (74.4%)1,000 (25.6%)
Total16,667 (73.4%)6,036 (26.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eddy County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eddy County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room128 (0.8%)259 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms478 (2.9%)901 (14.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,461 (32.8%)3,026 (50.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,800 (40.8%)1,601 (26.5%)
8 or more Rooms3,800 (22.8%)249 (4.1%)
Total16,667 (100.0%)6,036 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eddy County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eddy County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,303 (43.8%)1,935 (32.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas876 (5.3%)305 (5.1%)
Electricity8,129 (48.8%)3,746 (62.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels302 (1.8%)10 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used57 (0.3%)40 (0.7%)
Total16,667 (100.0%)6,036 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Eddy County

Household Vehicle Usage in Eddy County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle489 (2.9%)577 (9.6%)
1 Vehicle3,752 (22.5%)2,989 (49.5%)
2 Vehicles6,922 (41.5%)1,587 (26.3%)
3 or more Vehicles5,504 (33.0%)883 (14.6%)
Total16,667 (100.0%)6,036 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Eddy County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Eddy County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,8607,807
Median Property Value$169,500$226,400
Median Household Income$63,929$2,441
Monthly Housing Costs$382$241
Real Estate Taxes$681$379

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eddy County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eddy County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000969 (10.9%)239 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,517 (17.1%)561 (7.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,788 (54.0%)4,859 (62.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,220 (13.8%)1,762 (22.6%)
$500,000 to $749,999130 (1.5%)268 (3.4%)
$750,000 to $999,999120 (1.3%)55 (0.7%)
$1,000,000 or more116 (1.3%)63 (0.8%)
Total8,860 (100.0%)7,807 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eddy County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eddy County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000662 (7.5%)11 (0.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,436 (16.2%)114 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999650 (7.3%)385 (4.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999949 (10.7%)311 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,247 (14.1%)347 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999948 (10.7%)782 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,758 (19.8%)1,474 (18.9%)
$150,000 or more1,210 (13.7%)1,953 (25.0%)
Total8,860 (100.0%)7,807 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eddy County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eddy County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,654 (41.2%)115,605 (1,480.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,482 (16.7%)3,844 (49.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x861 (9.7%)2,289 (29.3%)
4.0x or more2,730 (30.8%)462 (5.9%)
Total8,860 (100.0%)7,807 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eddy County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eddy County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,711 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,908 (21.5%)2,389 (30.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,688 (19.1%)2,033 (26.0%)
Total8,860 (100.0%)7,807 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Eddy County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eddy County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eddy County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,709 (93.1%)351 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years11,254 (94.7%)636 (5.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,440 (86.0%)721 (14.0%)
26 to 34 Years6,546 (85.3%)1,129 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,990 (85.6%)1,173 (14.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,826 (87.7%)818 (12.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,539 (89.6%)757 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years5,258 (99.9%)4 (0.1%)
75 Years and older3,497 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55,059 (90.8%)5,589 (9.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eddy County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eddy County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,709 (93.1%)351 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen11,254 (94.7%)636 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,440 (86.0%)721 (14.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eddy County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eddy County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,925 (88.8%)745 (11.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,767 (90.8%)684 (9.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,684 (86.8%)1,169 (13.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,513 (92.1%)729 (7.9%)
$100,000 and over25,935 (92.0%)2,255 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eddy County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eddy County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,476 (48.9%)2,600 (51.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,655 (39.2%)7,084 (59.6%)
19 to 25 Years1,463 (28.3%)3,068 (59.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,642 (21.4%)5,086 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,307 (16.0%)5,963 (73.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,713 (25.8%)4,661 (70.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,251 (30.8%)4,742 (65.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,035 (95.7%)3,001 (57.0%)
75 Years and over3,481 (99.5%)2,290 (65.5%)
Total24,023 (39.6%)38,495 (63.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eddy County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eddy County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years687 (11.5%)425 (7.5%)
18 to 34 Years333 (4.7%)433 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,953 (17.1%)1,775 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years914 (35.0%)715 (26.9%)
75 Years and over984 (63.4%)1,123 (57.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Eddy County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Eddy County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years71 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years251 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years108 (1.5%)75 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years787 (6.9%)268 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years445 (17.1%)259 (9.8%)
75 Years and over601 (38.8%)349 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Eddy County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years221 (3.7%)94 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years55 (0.8%)120 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years241 (2.1%)307 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years154 (5.9%)89 (3.4%)
75 Years and over247 (15.9%)141 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Eddy County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years511 (8.6%)282 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years247 (3.5%)337 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years800 (7.0%)502 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years185 (7.1%)108 (4.1%)
75 Years and over304 (19.6%)361 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Eddy County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.1%)66 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.1%)293 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years686 (6.0%)1,388 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years572 (21.9%)470 (17.7%)
75 Years and over524 (33.8%)656 (33.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Eddy County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (0.1%)179 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.1%)293 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years253 (2.2%)450 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years132 (5.1%)66 (2.5%)
75 Years and over125 (8.1%)164 (8.4%)

Technology Access in Eddy County

Computing Device Access in Eddy County

Computing Device Access in Eddy County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop15,85269.8%
Smartphone19,11884.2%
Tablet13,72560.5%
No Computing Device2,0288.9%
Total22,703100.0%

Internet Access in Eddy County

Internet Access in Eddy County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet540.2%
Broadband Home13,46359.3%
Cellular Data Only3,92917.3%
Satellite Internet2,1379.4%
No Internet4,14218.2%
Total22,703100.0%

Eddy County Summary

Eddy County is located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, and is bordered by Texas to the east and Chaves County to the north. The county seat is Carlsbad, and the county is named after Confederate Colonel Charles B. Eddy. The county has a total area of 5,814 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in the state.

Geography

Eddy County is located in the Chihuahuan Desert, and is characterized by flat to rolling terrain. The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the Guadalupe Mountains, the Sacramento Mountains, and the San Andres Mountains. The Pecos River runs through the county, and is a major source of water for the area. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Carlsbad, Lake Avalon, and Lake McMillan.
The climate of Eddy County is arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is about 12 inches, with most of it falling in the summer months.

Economy

Eddy County’s economy is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including dairy farms, cotton farms, and pecan orchards. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, including the Permian Basin and the San Andres Field.
The county is also home to several large employers, including the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, and the National Solar Observatory. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Carlsbad Cheese Company and the Carlsbad Pottery Company.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Eddy County had a population of 53,829. The population is largely white (77.3%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (17.2%), African American (2.2%), and Native American (1.3%) residents. The median household income is $41,945, and the median age is 34.
The county is home to several large cities, including Carlsbad (population 26,138), Artesia (population 11,301), and Loving (population 1,845). The county is also home to several smaller towns, including Hope (population 545), Malaga (population 463), and Lakewood (population 437).

Conclusion

Eddy County is a large county in southeastern New Mexico, and is home to several mountain ranges, lakes, and rivers. The county’s economy is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production, and the county is home to several large employers. The population of Eddy County is largely white, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, and Native American residents. The county is home to several large cities, as well as several smaller towns.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Eddy County?
Total Population of Eddy County is 61,264.
What is the Total Male Population of Eddy County?
Total Male Population of Eddy County is 31,413.
What is the Total Female Population of Eddy County?
Total Female Population of Eddy County is 29,851.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Eddy County?
There are 105.23 Males per 100 Females in Eddy County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Eddy County?
There are 95.03 Females per 100 Males in Eddy County.
What is the Median Population Age in Eddy County?
Median Population Age in Eddy County is 35.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Eddy County
Average Family Size in Eddy County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Eddy County
Average Household Size in Eddy County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Eddy County?
Per Capita income in Eddy County is $36,274.
What is the Median Family Income in Eddy County?
Median Family Income in Eddy County is $95,888.
What is the Median Household income in Eddy County?
Median Household Income in Eddy County is $77,458.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Eddy County?
Income or Wage Gap in Eddy County is 50.1%.
Women in Eddy County earn 49.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Eddy County?
Family Income Deficit in Eddy County is $9,814.
Families that are below poverty line in Eddy County earn $9,814 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Eddy County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Eddy County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Eddy County?
There are 28,704 People in the Labor Forcein in Eddy County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Eddy County?
61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Eddy County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Eddy County?
Unemployment Rate in Eddy County is 4.2%.