Torrance County, NM — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$46,250
Per Capita Income
$24,922
Poverty Rate
20.4%
SNAP Recipients
24.1%
Gini Index
0.424
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K26.0%
$25K–$50K25.7%
$50K–$75K18.3%
$75K–$100K11.9%
$100K–$150K14.2%
$150K–$200K1.5%
$200K+2.4%
The median household income in Torrance County, NM is $46,250 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $24,922. 20.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 24.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.424 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).