Chaves County, NM — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,029
Per Capita Income
$28,273
Poverty Rate
22.3%
SNAP Recipients
23.6%
Gini Index
0.484
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.1%
$25K–$50K21.7%
$50K–$75K17.2%
$75K–$100K12.1%
$100K–$150K11.4%
$150K–$200K7.1%
$200K+4.4%
The median household income in Chaves County, NM is $52,029 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $28,273. 22.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 23.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.484 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).