Harding County, NM

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2023 Population

748

11.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Martin Heinrich

Democratic Party

US Senator

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

43.1

2.13% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.7%

30.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$41,250

4.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$86,500

9.42% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

264

6.71% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Harding County, NM had a population of 748 people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $41,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Harding County, NM grew from 671 to 748, a 11.5% increase and its median household income grew from $39,489 to $41,250, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harding County, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.3%), Other (Hispanic) (21.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.4%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (8.69%), and White (Hispanic) (4.28%).

None of the households in Harding County, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.8% of the residents in Harding County, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Harding County, NM was $86,500, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Harding County, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Harding County, NM was 2 cars per household.

Harding County, NM borders Colfax County, NM, Mora County, NM, Quay County, NM, San Miguel County, NM, and Union County, NM.

Photo by J. N. Stuart

United States New Mexico

Population & Diversity

Harding County, NM is home to a population of 748 people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.01% of Harding County, NM residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

In 2023, there were 2.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (346 people) in Harding County, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 162 Other (Hispanic) and 108 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.8% of Harding County, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Harding County, NM was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Harding County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Harding County, NM

White (Non-Hispanic)
346 ± 96
Other (Hispanic)
162 ± 74
Two+ (Hispanic)
108 ± 59.4

40.6%

Hispanic Population

304 people

40.6% of the people in Harding County, NM are hispanic (304 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Harding County, NM as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
128,832 ± 8,539 people
Philippines
5,882 ± 1,880 people
Germany
4,070 ± 1,565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 128,832 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,882 and Germany with 4,070.

Foreign-Born Population

4.01%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

3.43%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23 people

As of 2023, 4.01% of Harding County, NM residents (30 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Harding County, NM was 3.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Harding County, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
30 ± 29
Gulf War (2001-)
25 ± 22
Gulf War (1990s)
18 ± 18

Harding County, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Harding County, NM employs 264 people. The largest industries in Harding County, NM are Educational Services (72 people), Public Administration (38 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($212,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($212,750), and Construction ($88,333).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,740. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

264

2023 Value

± 95

−6.71%

1 Year decline

± 54.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harding County, NM declined at a rate of −6.71%, from 283 employees to 264 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Harding County, NM, are Management Occupations (49 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (49 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (36 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Harding County, NM.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

264

2023 Value

± 95

−6.71%

1 Year decline

± 54.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Harding County, NM declined at a rate of −6.71%, from 283 employees to 264 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Harding County, NM, are Educational Services (72 people), Public Administration (38 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (32 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Harding County, NM, though some of these residents may live in Harding County, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,429

Median earning men ± $40,642

$42,222

Median earning women ± $29,964

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($250,001), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($213,250), and Construction ($88,333).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($72,788), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,250), and Public Administration ($50,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.72%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

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The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (454k), Some college (398k), and Secondary Education (257k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Harding County, NM was $86,500 in 2023, which is 0.285 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $95,500 to $86,500, a 9.42% decrease. The homeownership rate in Harding County, NM is 78.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Harding County, NM have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Harding County, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 9.05% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harding County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 12.6%.

Housing

Property

$86,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$31,419

$221

Median Property Taxes

±$55

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Harding County, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Harding County, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.4%

Homeownership

2023

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 78.4% of the housing units in Harding County, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Harding County, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Harding County, NM colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$41,250

Median Household Income

± $7,113

282

Number of Households

± 56

In 2023, the median household income of the 282 households in Harding County, NM grew to $41,250 from the previous year's value of $39,489.

The following chart displays the households in Harding County, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $15k - $20k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Harding County, NM is from New Mexico.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2022, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Walked (11.3%)
Carpooled (6.02%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Harding County, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (11.3%) and those who carpooled to work (6.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Harding County, NM have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Harding County, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Harding County, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Harding County, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Harding County, NM have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.05% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Harding County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 12.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Harding County, NM (140 out of 748 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 16 - 17, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Harding County, NM is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 31.6% of the children was living in poverty in Harding County, NM. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.1% of the population of Harding County, NM has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 9.25% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.7% under 18 years, 10.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.9%

Uninsured

40.1%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

19%

Non-Group

9.25%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Harding County, NM grew by 3.99% from 5.67% to 5.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Harding County, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.