Grant County Summary

Life in Grant County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Grant County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Grant County:

  • The population in Grant County is 28,006.

  • The median home value in Grant County is $186,605.

  • The median income in Grant County is $44,895.

  • The median rent in Grant County is $802.

  • The unemployment rate in Grant County is 7.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Grant County is 20.5%.

  • The average high in Grant County is 75.8° and there are 32.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Grant County

List Of Cities & Towns in Grant County

Silver City, NM Population 9,650

Bayard, NM Population 2,152

Santa Clara, NM Population 1,744

Hurley, NM Population 1,561

Arenas Valley, NM Population 1,060

Tyrone, NM Population 716

Mimbres, NM Population 586

Rosedale, NM Population 302

Alba , NM Population 260

Hanover, NM Population 260

Gila, NM Population 189

White Signal, NM Population 172

Cliff, NM Population 165

North Hurley, NM Population 91

Buckhorn, NM Population 36

Faywood, NM Population 35

Alamo , NM Population 32

Lake Roberts Heights, NM Population 23

Albany , NM Population 18

Hachita, NM Population 15

Map Of Grant County

Grant County, NM Weather

  • The average high in Grant County is 75.8°.

  • There are 91.8 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 32.0 inches of rain each year with 5.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:01 hours of sun each day in Grant County.

StatGrant County
Mean High75.8
Nice Days91.8
Rainfall32.0
Snowfall5.0
Sunny_hours8:01
75.8°
Average High
32.0
Inches of Rain

Grant County Photos

Silver City New Mexico City Hall
Source: Public Domain

Grant County Demographics

Population over time in Grant County

The current population in Grant County is 28,006. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 28,178 2.9%
2021 27,391 -1.0%
2020 27,669 -

Gender in Grant County

  • Grant County is 49.7% female with 13,922 female residents.

  • Grant County is 50.3% male with 14,083 male residents.

Female
49.7% (13,922)
Male
50.3% (14,083)
Gender Grant County NM USA
Female 49.7% 50.2% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 49.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Grant County

Grant County is:

  • 45.7% White with 12,797 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 216 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 269 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 228 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 1.5% Two Or More with 421 Two Or More residents.

  • 50.1% Hispanic with 14,039 Hispanic residents.

White
45.7% (12,797)
African American
0.8% (216)
American Indian
1.0% (269)
Asian
0.8% (228)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (36)
Two Or More
1.5% (421)
Hispanic
50.1% (14,039)

Table: Grant County By Race

Race Grant County NM USA
White 45.7% 35.6% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.0% 8.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.5% 2.4% 3.5%
Hispanic 50.1% 49.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Grant County, New Mexico

  • 7.2% of households in Grant County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Grant County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Grant County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Grant County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Grant County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Grant County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Grant County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Grant County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Grant County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Grant County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.2% (2,023)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (1,743)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (3,459)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.8% (4,156)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.7% (4,117)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (4,109)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.2% (2,579)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.6% (3,807)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (982)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (1,026)
Income Grant County NM USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 6.8% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 5.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 9.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 14.8% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.7% 12.0% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.2% 12.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.6% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 6.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 6.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Grant County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Grant County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Grant County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Grant County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Grant County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Grant County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Grant County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Grant County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grant County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Grant County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,120)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,240)
High School / GED
27% (7,561)
Some College
26% (7,281)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,520)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (4,200)
Master's Degree
9% (2,520)
Professional Degree
1% (280)
Doctorate Degree
1% (280)
Education Grant County NM USA
< 9th Grade 4% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 8% 6%
High School / GED 27% 26% 26%
Some College 26% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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