Harding County, NM

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Harding County Overview

671
TOTAL POPULATION
339
MALE POPULATION
332
FEMALE POPULATION
102.11
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.94
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.2
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$68,690
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$39,489
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.72
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
306
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Harding County Area Codes

Race in Harding County

The most populous races in Harding County are White / Caucasian (341 | 50.8%), Hispanic or Latino (288 | 42.9%), and Some other Race (226 | 33.7%).
Race in Harding County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific71.0%
Hispanic or Latino28842.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian34150.8%
Two or more Races9614.3%
Some other Race22633.7%
Total671100.0%

Ancestry in Harding County

The most populous ancestries reported in Harding County are Mexican (123 | 18.3%), American (60 | 8.9%), English (52 | 7.7%), German (39 | 5.8%), and Irish (21 | 3.1%), together accounting for 44.0% of all Harding County residents.
Ancestry in Harding County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American608.9%
Armenian10.2%
Bhutanese71.0%
British20.3%
Cuban111.6%
Danish81.2%
Dutch50.7%
English527.7%
European60.9%
French71.0%
French Canadian10.2%
German395.8%
Irish213.1%
Italian50.7%
Mexican12318.3%
Northern European10.2%
Puerto Rican30.4%
Samoan71.0%
Scandinavian10.2%
Scotch-Irish60.9%
Scottish172.5%
Slovak20.3%
Spaniard10.2%
Spanish213.1%
Spanish American40.6%
Welsh40.6%
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Immigrants in Harding County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Harding County came from Central America (21 | 3.1%), Latin America (21 | 3.1%), Mexico (21 | 3.1%), Europe (2 | 0.3%), and Northern Europe (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 10.0% of all Harding County residents.
Immigrants in Harding County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America213.1%
Europe20.3%
Latin America213.1%
Mexico213.1%
Northern Europe20.3%
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Sex and Age in Harding County

Sex and Age in Harding County

The most populous age groups in Harding County are 40 to 44 Years (49 | 14.4%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (42 | 12.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Harding County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (2.6%)25 (7.5%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)30 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Years14 (4.1%)23 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years22 (6.5%)32 (9.6%)
20 to 24 Years23 (6.8%)22 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years21 (6.2%)18 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Years14 (4.1%)1 (0.3%)
35 to 39 Years17 (5.0%)42 (12.7%)
40 to 44 Years49 (14.4%)7 (2.1%)
45 to 49 Years20 (5.9%)7 (2.1%)
50 to 54 Years17 (5.0%)8 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years23 (6.8%)31 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years13 (3.8%)20 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years29 (8.6%)13 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years34 (10.0%)33 (9.9%)
75 to 79 Years12 (3.5%)11 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years7 (2.1%)4 (1.2%)
85 Years and over15 (4.4%)5 (1.5%)
Total339 (100.0%)332 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Harding County

Median Family Size in Harding County

The median family size in Harding County is 4.06 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2 | 1.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 7.5 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7 | 5.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Harding County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple116 (92.8%)4.03
Single Male/Father7 (5.6%)3.71
Single Female/Mother2 (1.6%)7.50
Total Families125 (100.0%)4.06

Median Household Size in Harding County

The median household size in Harding County is 2.76 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2 | 0.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 9 persons per household. non-family households (118 | 48.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Harding County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple116 (47.7%)4.33
Single Male/Father7 (2.9%)3.71
Single Female/Mother2 (0.8%)9.00
Non-family118 (48.6%)1.06
Total Households243 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Harding County

Out of a total of 243 households in Harding County, 125 (51.4%) are family households, while 118 (48.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 60, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 109.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Harding County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-109 (44.9%)
2-Person Households60 (24.7%)9 (3.7%)
3-Person Households34 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households12 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total125 (51.4%)118 (48.6%)

Female Fertility in Harding County

Fertility by Age in Harding County

Average fertility rate in Harding County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 105.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Harding County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)105.0
Total6 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harding County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Harding County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Harding County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Harding County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma1 (16.7%)83.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (83.3%)250.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harding County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Harding County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Harding County

Income Overview in Harding County

Per Capita Income in Harding County is $68,690, while median incomes of families and households are $83,125 and $39,489 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income671$68,690
Median Family Income125$83,125
Mean Family Income125$284,222
Median Household Income243$39,489
Mean Household Income243$166,731
Income Deficit125$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)6719.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)67190.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6710.72

Earnings by Sex in Harding County

Average Earnings in Harding County are $38,882, $35,938 for men and $39,531 for women, a difference of 9.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Harding County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male189 (57.5%)$35,938
Female140 (42.5%)$39,531
Total329 (100.0%)$38,882

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harding County

The most common earnings brackets in Harding County are $100,000+ for men (34 | 18.0%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (42 | 30.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Harding County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (4.8%)7 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (5.3%)8 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (4.2%)22 (15.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (7.4%)1 (0.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9997 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (2.1%)2 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99917 (9.0%)5 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,99913 (6.9%)2 (1.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9994 (2.1%)3 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (3.7%)20 (14.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9994 (2.1%)1 (0.7%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9995 (2.6%)9 (6.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9994 (2.1%)42 (30.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (11.1%)7 (5.0%)
$100,000+34 (18.0%)7 (5.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harding County

Average earnings in Harding County are $31,667 for men and $57,143 for women, a difference of 44.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $36,250. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,917, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Harding County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$36,250$0
Bachelor's Degree$70,000$0
Graduate Degree$250,001$68,917
Total$31,667$57,143

Family Income in Harding County

Family Income Brackets in Harding County

According to the Harding County family income data, there are 28 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Harding County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00010.8%
$10,000 to $14,99910.8%
$15,000 to $24,999129.6%
$25,000 to $34,999118.8%
$35,000 to $49,999108.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992620.8%
$75,000 to $99,999129.6%
$100,000 to $149,9991915.2%
$150,000 to $199,99954.0%
$200,000+2822.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harding County

3-person families (35 | 28.0%) account for the highest median family income in Harding County with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (35 | 28.0%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Harding County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families67 (53.6%)$66,250
3-Person Families35 (28.0%)$250,001
4-Person Families4 (3.2%)$0
5-Person Families8 (6.4%)$0
6-Person Families11 (8.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total125 (100.0%)$83,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Harding County

The median family income in Harding County is $83,125, with families comprising 3+ earners (9) having the highest median family income of $171,875, while families with no earners (28) have the lowest median family income of $36,250, accounting for 7.2% and 22.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Harding County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners28 (22.4%)$36,250
1 Earner24 (19.2%)$41,250
2 Earners64 (51.2%)$102,500
3+ Earners9 (7.2%)$171,875
Total125 (100.0%)$83,125

Household Income in Harding County

Household Income Brackets in Harding County

With 49 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Harding County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Harding County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00072.9%
$10,000 to $14,99920.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994920.2%
$25,000 to $34,9993815.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994518.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992510.3%
$75,000 to $99,999156.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992711.1%
$150,000 to $199,99952.1%
$200,000+3012.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Harding County

The median household income in Harding County is $39,489, with the highest median household income of $39,196 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 61 households (25.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 57 households (23.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Harding County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9 (3.7%)$28,906
25 to 44 Years57 (23.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years61 (25.1%)$39,196
65+ Years116 (47.7%)$29,688
Total243 (100.0%)$39,489

Poverty in Harding County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harding County

With 15.6% poverty level for males and 13.0% for females among the residents of Harding County, under 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 8 males (88.9%) and 17 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Harding County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (88.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)11 (26.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years8 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (3.0%)1 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (43.2%)5 (33.3%)
55 to 64 Years10 (27.8%)1 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.2%)
75 Years and over9 (26.5%)7 (35.0%)
Total53 (15.6%)43 (13.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harding County

According to the poverty statistics in Harding County, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Harding County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (11.1%)25 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years3 (100.0%)31 (73.8%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years23 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years27 (77.1%)19 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years64 (97.0%)48 (98.0%)
45 to 54 Years21 (56.8%)10 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years26 (72.2%)50 (98.0%)
65 to 74 Years63 (100.0%)45 (97.8%)
75 Years and over25 (73.5%)13 (65.0%)
Total286 (84.4%)289 (87.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harding County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Harding County show that 5.2% or 6 of the total 116 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 10.0%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.4%, which includes 4 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Harding County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children86 (95.6%)4 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children15 (93.8%)1 (6.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (94.8%)6 (5.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harding County

According to the poverty data in Harding County, 14.3% or 1 single-father households and 50.0% or 1 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (25.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Harding County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children1 (25.0%)1 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (14.3%)1 (50.0%)

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

The poverty data for Harding County shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (5.2%) and 2 of the single-parent households (22.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (10.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (40.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Harding County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children4 (4.4%)2 (40.0%)
1 or 2 Children1 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (5.2%)2 (22.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Harding County

Employment by Class of Employer in Harding County

Among the 271 employed individuals in Harding County, private company employees (110 | 40.6%), local government employees (71 | 26.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (29 | 10.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Harding County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11040.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)103.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2910.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations165.9%
Local Government Employees7126.2%
State Government Employees197.0%
Federal Government Employees114.1%
Unpaid Family Workers51.8%
Total271100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Harding County

According to the labor force statistics for Harding County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (551), 55.5% or 306 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 45 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 13 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Harding County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years13 (37.1%)13 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years25 (64.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years15 (100.0%)8 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years113 (98.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years16 (30.8%)1 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years44 (81.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years4 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (23.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total306 (55.5%)22 (7.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harding County

According to labor force statistics for Harding County, 70.5% of individuals (217) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (308) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 9 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 93.3% or 28 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 28.6% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Harding County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School28 (93.3%)9 (28.6%)
High School Diploma48 (60.0%)2 (2.1%)
College / Associate Degree46 (51.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher95 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total217 (70.5%)13 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Harding County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harding County are Management (74 | 26.2%), Community & Social Service (40 | 14.1%), Education Instruction & Library (36 | 12.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (11 | 3.9%), and Health Technologists (11 | 3.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Harding County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Harding County, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (94.4%), Community & Social Service (87.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (63.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Harding County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management53 (71.6%)21 (28.4%)
Business & Financial4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 5 (12.5%)35 (87.5%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library2 (5.6%)34 (94.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Health Technologists4 (36.4%)7 (63.6%)
Total (Category)72 (53.3%)63 (46.7%)
Total (Overall)151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Harding County are Cleaning & Maintenance (46 | 16.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 7.1%), Security & Protection (8 | 2.8%), Firefighting & Prevention (4 | 1.4%), and Law Enforcement (4 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Harding County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Harding County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (75.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Harding County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (26.1%)34 (73.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)18 (22.8%)61 (77.2%)
Total (Overall)151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Harding County are Sales & Related (12 | 4.2%), and Office & Administration (6 | 2.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Harding County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Harding County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (83.3%)2 (16.7%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Total (Overall)151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Harding County are Construction & Extraction (17 | 6.0%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 5.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 2.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Harding County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Harding County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Harding County are Material Moving (7 | 2.5%), Transportation (4 | 1.4%), and Production (1 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Harding County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Harding County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Harding County

Employment Industries in Harding County

The major employment industries in Harding County include Educational Services (70 | 24.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (36 | 12.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 12.4%), Public Administration (35 | 12.4%), and Construction (25 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Harding County

Employment Industries by Sex in Harding County

The Harding County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Harding County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade3 (42.9%)4 (57.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Educational Services31 (44.3%)39 (55.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4 (11.4%)31 (88.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Public Administration10 (28.6%)25 (71.4%)
Total151 (53.4%)132 (46.6%)

Education in Harding County

School Enrollment in Harding County

The most common levels of schooling among the 155 students in Harding County are high school (55 | 35.5%), college / undergraduate (39 | 25.2%), and elementary school (28 | 18.1%).
School Enrollment in Harding County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool63.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School2818.1%
Middle School2314.8%
High School5535.5%
College / Undergraduate3925.2%
Graduate / Professional42.6%
Total155100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harding County

Out of a total of 155 students who are enrolled in schools in Harding County, 15 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 140 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Harding County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds23 (92.0%)2 (8.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
35 Years and over8 (72.7%)3 (27.3%)
Total140 (90.3%)15 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harding County

Education (46 | 31.5%), arts & humanities (32 | 21.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (20 | 13.7%), computers & mathematics (11 | 7.5%), and science & technology (10 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 146 individuals in Harding County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Harding County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics117.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2013.7%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology10.7%
Social Sciences85.5%
Engineering32.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology106.9%
Business106.9%
Education4631.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts53.4%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities3221.9%
Total146100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Harding County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harding County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Harding County are males with 3 vehicles (47, accounting for 33.8%) and females with 3 vehicles (44, making up 35.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Harding County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle15 (10.8%)1 (0.8%)
1 Vehicle16 (11.5%)5 (3.8%)
2 Vehicles29 (20.9%)37 (28.0%)
3 Vehicles47 (33.8%)44 (33.3%)
4 Vehicles25 (18.0%)38 (28.8%)
5 or more Vehicles7 (5.0%)7 (5.3%)
Total139 (100.0%)132 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Harding County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Harding County are less than 5 minutes (67 commuters, 26.5%), 45 to 59 minutes (35 commuters, 13.8%), and 60 to 89 minutes (32 commuters, 12.7%).
Commute Time in Harding County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6726.5%
5 to 9 Minutes239.1%
10 to 14 Minutes187.1%
15 to 19 Minutes72.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3011.9%
25 to 29 Minutes104.0%
30 to 34 Minutes135.1%
35 to 39 Minutes72.8%
40 to 44 Minutes52.0%
45 to 59 Minutes3513.8%
60 to 89 Minutes3212.7%
90 or more Minutes62.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Harding County

The most common commute times in Harding County are less than 5 minutes (43 commuters, 34.7%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (30 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Harding County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (34.7%)24 (18.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes23 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes14 (11.3%)4 (3.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes3 (2.4%)4 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (1.6%)28 (21.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes10 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes9 (7.3%)4 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes7 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (3.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes5 (4.0%)30 (23.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (6.5%)24 (18.6%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (4.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harding County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Harding County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32, 25.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (45, 34.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Harding County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6 (4.8%)4 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM32 (25.8%)45 (34.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM23 (18.5%)37 (28.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29 (23.4%)9 (7.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)27 (20.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (4.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1 (0.8%)1 (0.8%)
Total124 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Harding County

Occupancy by Ownership in Harding County

Of the total 243 dwellings in Harding County, owner-occupied units account for 163 (67.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 80 (32.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Harding County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16367.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8032.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units243100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Harding County

Occupancy by Household Size in Harding County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10944.9%
2-Person Household6928.4%
3-Person Household3414.0%
4+ Person Household3112.8%
Total Housing Units243100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harding County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Harding County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (61.5%)42 (38.5%)
2-Person Household63 (91.3%)6 (8.7%)
3-Person Household15 (44.1%)19 (55.9%)
4+ Person Household18 (58.1%)13 (41.9%)
Total Housing Units163 (67.1%)80 (32.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harding County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Harding County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (61.9%)8 (38.1%)
High School Diploma55 (77.5%)16 (22.5%)
College/Associate Degree53 (72.6%)20 (27.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher42 (53.8%)36 (46.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harding County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Harding County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years177.0%
35 to 44 Years4920.2%
45 to 54 Years104.1%
55 to 64 Years5121.0%
65 to 74 Years7932.5%
75 to 84 Years249.9%
85 Years and Over135.3%
Total243100.0%

Housing Finances in Harding County

Median Income by Occupancy in Harding County

Median Income by Occupancy in Harding County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied163 (67.1%)$39,485
Renter-Occupied80 (32.9%)$0
Average243 (100.0%)$39,489

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harding County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Harding County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002 (1.2%)3 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (14.1%)12 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (6.1%)4 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (15.3%)13 (16.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (19.0%)14 (17.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (13.5%)3 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (6.8%)4 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99920 (12.3%)7 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more15 (9.2%)20 (25.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harding County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Harding County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036 (22.1%)1 (1.3%)
$300 to $49964 (39.3%)7 (8.7%)
$500 to $79927 (16.6%)10 (12.5%)
$800 to $99915 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49915 (9.2%)21 (26.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9995 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Harding County

Housing Structures in Harding County

Housing Structures in Harding County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18676.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other5723.5%
Total243100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harding County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Harding County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached119 (64.0%)67 (36.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other44 (77.2%)13 (22.8%)
Total163 (67.1%)80 (32.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harding County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Harding County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms6 (3.7%)11 (13.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms69 (42.3%)25 (31.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms48 (29.4%)35 (43.8%)
8 or more Rooms40 (24.5%)9 (11.3%)
Total163 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harding County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Harding County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas10 (6.1%)4 (5.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas92 (56.4%)48 (60.0%)
Electricity22 (13.5%)7 (8.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)7 (8.7%)
All other Fuels34 (20.9%)14 (17.5%)
No Fuel Used5 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Harding County

Household Vehicle Usage in Harding County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (3.7%)16 (20.0%)
1 Vehicle28 (17.2%)17 (21.2%)
2 Vehicles42 (25.8%)19 (23.7%)
3 or more Vehicles87 (53.4%)28 (35.0%)
Total163 (100.0%)80 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Harding County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Harding County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units14122
Median Property Value$86,300$184,100
Median Household Income$38,015$3
Monthly Housing Costs$431$0
Real Estate Taxes$269$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harding County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Harding County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00059 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99923 (16.3%)4 (18.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99947 (33.3%)15 (68.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.1%)2 (9.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (2.8%)1 (4.5%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total141 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harding County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Harding County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0004 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99934 (24.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99925 (17.7%)1 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99914 (9.9%)4 (18.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (7.8%)8 (36.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more12 (8.5%)6 (27.3%)
Total141 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harding County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Harding County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x80 (56.7%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x16 (11.4%)11 (50.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more37 (26.2%)8 (36.4%)
Total141 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harding County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Harding County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800100 (70.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4995 (3.5%)11 (50.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (7.1%)9 (40.9%)
Total141 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Harding County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harding County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harding County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)
26 to 34 Years31 (73.8%)11 (26.2%)
35 to 44 Years115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years46 (88.5%)6 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years80 (91.9%)7 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total632 (94.3%)38 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harding County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Harding County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen42 (75.0%)14 (25.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harding County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Harding County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000108 (95.6%)5 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999141 (97.2%)4 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99971 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over212 (88.0%)29 (12.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harding County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Harding County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611 (29.7%)26 (70.3%)
6 to 18 Years29 (24.6%)90 (76.3%)
19 to 25 Years24 (42.9%)18 (32.1%)
25 to 34 Years10 (23.8%)21 (50.0%)
35 to 44 Years6 (5.2%)112 (97.4%)
45 to 54 Years9 (17.3%)39 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years22 (25.3%)64 (73.6%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)65 (59.6%)
75 Years and over53 (98.2%)44 (81.5%)
Total273 (40.7%)479 (71.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harding County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Harding County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (20.1%)17 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years31 (49.2%)9 (19.6%)
75 Years and over21 (61.8%)13 (65.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Harding County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Harding County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.3%)1 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years15 (23.8%)1 (2.2%)
75 Years and over21 (61.8%)8 (40.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Harding County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.2%)1 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (14.7%)6 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Harding County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.4%)6 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years7 (11.1%)1 (2.2%)
75 Years and over8 (23.5%)4 (20.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Harding County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (10.1%)15 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (34.9%)8 (17.4%)
75 Years and over14 (41.2%)10 (50.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Harding County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Harding County

Computing Device Access in Harding County

Computing Device Access in Harding County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop16467.5%
Smartphone16567.9%
Tablet9639.5%
No Computing Device4618.9%
Total243100.0%

Internet Access in Harding County

Internet Access in Harding County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.8%
Broadband Home12049.4%
Cellular Data Only218.6%
Satellite Internet145.8%
No Internet8836.2%
Total243100.0%

Harding County Summary

Harding County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 695, making it the least populous county in New Mexico. Its county seat is Mosquero. The county was created in 1921 from part of Union County. It is named for George Washington Harding, a former governor of New Mexico.

Geography

Harding County is located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. It is bordered by Union County to the west, Quay County to the north, De Baca County to the east, and Curry County to the south. The county covers an area of 1,945 square miles, making it the fifth-largest county in New Mexico. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The highest point in the county is the summit of Baldy Mountain, which rises to an elevation of 8,890 feet.
The county is drained by the Canadian River, which flows through the western part of the county. The Canadian River is a tributary of the Arkansas River, which flows through the eastern part of the county. Other major waterways in the county include the Mosquero Creek, the Red River, and the Cimarron River.

Climate

Harding County has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 54°F, and the average annual precipitation is 16.5 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 695 people, 270 households, and 191 families living in the county. The population density was 0.4 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 81.2% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. The per capita income for the county was $13,000. About 20.2% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Harding County is largely based on agriculture and ranching. The county is home to several large cattle ranches, and the main crops grown in the county are hay, wheat, and corn. The county also has some oil and gas production, and there are several small businesses in the county.
The county is served by two school districts, the Mosquero Municipal Schools and the Harding County Schools. The county also has a library, a museum, and a community center.

Conclusion

Harding County is a rural county located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico. It is the least populous county in the state, with a population of 695 as of the 2010 census. The economy of the county is largely based on agriculture and ranching, and the county is served by two school districts. The county is home to several large cattle ranches, and the main crops grown in the county are hay, wheat, and corn. The county also has some oil and gas production, and there are several small businesses in the county.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Harding County?
Total Population of Harding County is 671.
What is the Total Male Population of Harding County?
Total Male Population of Harding County is 339.
What is the Total Female Population of Harding County?
Total Female Population of Harding County is 332.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Harding County?
There are 102.11 Males per 100 Females in Harding County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Harding County?
There are 97.94 Females per 100 Males in Harding County.
What is the Median Population Age in Harding County?
Median Population Age in Harding County is 42.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Harding County
Average Family Size in Harding County is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Harding County
Average Household Size in Harding County is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Harding County?
Per Capita income in Harding County is $68,690.
What is the Median Family Income in Harding County?
Median Family Income in Harding County is $83,125.
What is the Median Household income in Harding County?
Median Household Income in Harding County is $39,489.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Harding County?
Income or Wage Gap in Harding County is 9.1%.
Women in Harding County earn 90.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Harding County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Harding County is 0.72.
How Large is the Labor Force in Harding County?
There are 306 People in the Labor Forcein in Harding County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Harding County?
55.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Harding County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Harding County?
Unemployment Rate in Harding County is 7.2%.