Grant County, New Mexico

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Grant County
County
Grant County New Mexico Court House.jpg
Grant County Courthouse in Silver City
Map of New Mexico highlighting Grant County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
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New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°44′N108°23′W / 32.73°N 108.38°W / 32.73; -108.38
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of New Mexico.svg  New Mexico
Founded1868
Named for Ulysses S. Grant
Seat Silver City
Largest townSilver City
Area
 • Total
3,968 sq mi (10,280 km2)
 • Land3,962 sq mi (10,260 km2)
 • Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  0.1%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2021)
27,889
 • Density7.1/sq mi (2.7/km2)
Time zone UTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.grantcountynm.gov

Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. At the 2020 census, the population was 28,185. [1] Its county seat is Silver City. [2] The county was founded in 1868 and named for Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. [3]

Contents

Grant County comprises the Silver City, NM, Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is part of the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments. [4]

Geography

Narrow-gauge railroad to the mines at Pinos Altos Pinos Altos RR.jpg
Narrow-gauge railroad to the mines at Pinos Altos

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,968 square miles (10,280 km2), of which 3,962 square miles (10,260 km2) is land and 5.9 square miles (15 km2) (0.1%) is water. [5]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 1,143—
1880 4,539297.1%
1890 9,657112.8%
1900 12,88333.4%
1910 14,81315.0%
1920 21,93948.1%
1930 19,050−13.2%
1940 20,0505.2%
1950 21,6498.0%
1960 18,700−13.6%
1970 22,03017.8%
1980 26,20418.9%
1990 27,6765.6%
2000 31,00212.0%
2010 29,514−4.8%
2020 28,185−4.5%
2021 (est.)27,889 [6] −1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1960 [8] 1900-1990 [9]
1990-2000 [10] 2010-2016 [1]

2000 census

At the 2000 census, [11] there were 31,002 people, 12,146 households and 8,514 families living in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile (3.1 people/km2). There were 14,066 housing units at an average density of 4 units per square mile (1.5/km2). The racial make-up was 75.67% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 19.02% from other races, and 3.11% from two or more races. 48.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,146 households, of which 31.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 12.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.

26.20% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 23.70% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64 and 16.50% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males.

The median household income was $29,134 and the median family income was $34,231. Males had a median income of $31,126 and females $19,627. The per capita income was $14,597. About 15.10% of families and 18.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.90% of those under age 18 and 9.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 29,514 people, 12,586 households and 7,941 families living in the county. [12] The population density was 7.4 per square mile (2.9/km2). There were 14,693 housing units at an average density of 3.7 per square mile (1.4/km2). [13] The racial make-up was 84.9% white, 1.4% American Indian, 0.9% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 9.6% from other races and 2.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 48.3% of the population. [12] In terms of ancestry, 11.9% were English, 11.8% were German, 10.4% were Irish, and 2.9% were American. [14]

Of the 12,586 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.9% were non-families, and 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age was 45.9 years. [12]

The median Household income was $36,591 and the median family income was $44,360. Males had a median income of $38,731 and females $27,161. The per capita income was $21,164. About 11.7% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over. [15]

2020 census

At the 2020 census, [16] there were 28,185 people and 11,496 households in the county. The population density was 7.1 per square mile (2.7/km2). There were 14,584 housing units at an average density of 3.7 per square mile (1.4/km2). The racial make-up was 64.8% white, 2.1% American Indian, 1.1% Black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 11.7% from other races, and 19.5% of two or more races. 47.8% of the population are of Hispanic origin. [17]

Communities

Showy specimen of chalcopyrite in quartz needles, from the old Groundhog Mine, between Bayard and the Chino mine. Chalcopyrite-Quartz-Sphalerite-197930.jpg
Showy specimen of chalcopyrite in quartz needles, from the old Groundhog Mine, between Bayard and the Chino mine.
The old Pinos Altos Opera House Pinos Altos Opera House2.jpg
The old Pinos Altos Opera House

City

Towns

Village

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Grant County is heavily Democratic. Since 1932, it has only voted for the Republican presidential nominee twice, both times by narrow margins.

United States presidential election results for Grant County, New Mexico [18]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 6,58046.39%7,30151.47%3042.14%
2020 6,55345.40%7,59052.58%2922.02%
2016 5,28841.28%6,27648.99%1,2479.73%
2012 5,35841.53%7,09054.95%4543.52%
2008 5,40639.30%8,14259.19%2071.50%
2004 6,13545.81%7,09552.98%1621.21%
2000 4,96144.13%5,67350.47%6075.40%
1996 3,99336.54%5,86053.62%1,0759.84%
1992 2,91728.38%5,60354.52%1,75717.10%
1988 4,19643.10%5,44355.91%960.99%
1984 4,97945.93%5,75553.09%1060.98%
1980 4,62847.41%4,60047.13%5335.46%
1976 4,09543.90%5,17655.49%570.61%
1972 4,43150.46%4,08146.48%2693.06%
1968 2,90838.52%3,81750.56%82410.92%
1964 2,04227.92%5,25371.82%190.26%
1960 2,46835.93%4,37863.74%220.32%
1956 3,22443.70%4,12255.88%310.42%
1952 3,42143.18%4,31554.47%1862.35%
1948 1,99934.90%3,59262.72%1362.37%
1944 1,97036.17%3,47263.75%40.07%
1940 2,01533.98%3,91466.00%10.02%
1936 1,46931.02%3,21567.88%521.10%
1932 1,38128.80%3,34469.74%701.46%
1928 2,05850.69%1,99449.11%80.20%
1924 1,75639.59%2,08547.00%59513.41%
1920 2,23053.77%1,87945.31%380.92%
1916 1,86943.73%2,30553.93%1002.34%
1912 43920.72%1,13053.33%55025.96%

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References

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  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp.  141.
  4. ↑ "Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments" . Retrieved October 16, 2022.
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  12. 1 2 3 "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  14. ↑ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
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