Chaves County, NM — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
64,446
Male
32,455
50.4%
Female
31,991
49.6%
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.6
Foreign Born
10.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.9%
High School or Higher29.8%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.3%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
12.4%
Married
34.6%
Chaves County, NM has a population of 64,446 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 36.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 63.9% of the population. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 10.8% of residents are foreign-born.