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{{Short description|County in New Mexico, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
{{Infobox U.S. county
{{Infobox U.S. county
| county = Torrance County
| county = Torrance County
| state = New Mexico
| state = New Mexico
| seal = Torrance County nm seal.png
| flag = Flag of Torrance County, New Mexico.svg
| seal = Torrance County nm seal.png
| founded year = 1903
| founded date = March 16
| founded year = 1903
| founded date = March 16
| seat wl = Estancia
| seat wl = Estancia
| largest city wl = Moriarty
| largest city wl = Moriarty
| area_total_sq_mi = 3346
| area_total_sq_mi = 3346
| area_land_sq_mi = 3345
| area_land_sq_mi = 3345
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.9
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.9
| area percentage = 0.03%
| area percentage = 0.03%
| census estimate yr = 2016
| census yr = 2020
| pop = 15,302
| pop = 15045
| density_sq_mi = 4.9
| density_sq_mi = auto
| web = www.torrancecountynm.org
| web = www.torrancecountynm.org
| ex image = Torrance County New Mexico Court House.jpg
| ex image cap = Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
| ex image = Torrance County New Mexico Court House.jpg
| ex image cap = Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
| district = 1st
| district = 1st
| time zone = Mountain
| time zone = Mountain
}}
}}


'''Torrance County''' is a [[List of counties in New Mexico|county]] located in the center of the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 16,383.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35057.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 30, 2013}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Estancia, New Mexico|Estancia]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
'''Torrance County''' is a [[List of counties in New Mexico|county]] located in the center of the [[U.S. state]] of [[New Mexico]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 15,045.<ref>{{cite web|title=Torrance County, New Mexico|url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Torrance_County,_New_Mexico?g=050XX00US35057|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=July 3, 2023}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Estancia, New Mexico|Estancia]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>


The geographic center of New Mexico is located in Torrance County, southwest of the Village of [[Willard, New Mexico|Willard]],<ref>[[List of geographic centers of the United States]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=February 2018}} and in 2010, the [[center of population]] of New Mexico was located in Torrance County, near [[Manzano, New Mexico|Manzano]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Centers of Population by State: 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/docs/cenpop2010/CenPop2010_Mean_ST.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=April 3, 2014}}</ref> Torrance County is included in the [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]], NM [[Albuquerque metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
The geographic center of New Mexico is located in Torrance County, southwest of the Village of [[Willard, New Mexico|Willard]],<ref>[[List of geographic centers of the United States]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=February 2018}} and in 2010, the [[center of population]] of New Mexico was located in Torrance County, near [[Manzano, New Mexico|Manzano]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Centers of Population by State: 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/docs/cenpop2010/CenPop2010_Mean_ST.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=April 3, 2014}}</ref> Torrance County is included in the [[Albuquerque, New Mexico|Albuquerque]], NM [[Albuquerque metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|3346|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|3345|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|0.9|sqmi}} (0.03%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195546/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|archivedate=January 1, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Most of the county is primarily gently-rolling grassland ranging from 6000 to 6200 feet in elevation. The Manzano Mountains rising to 10,098 feet on the western edge of the county provide it with its only significant topographic relief. The [[Manzano Wilderness]] area includes the highest part of the mountains. The other notable geographic feature of the county is the series of playas and seasonal lakes centering on Laguna del Perro southeast of Estancia.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|3346|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|0.9|sqmi}} (0.03%) is covered by water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101195546/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_35.txt|archive-date=January 1, 2015}}</ref> Most of the county is gently rolling grassland ranging from 6000 to 6200 feet in elevation. The Manzano Mountains rising to 10,098 feet on the western edge of the county provide it with its only significant topographic relief. The [[Manzano Wilderness]] area includes the highest part of the mountains. The other notable geographic feature of the county is the series of playas and seasonal lakes centering on Laguna del Perro southeast of Estancia.


===Adjacent counties===
===Adjacent counties===
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==Government==
==Government==
{{More citations needed section|date=January 2008}}
{{More citations needed section|date=January 2008}}
'''County Commissioners'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.torrancecountynm.org/index.php?page=county-commission|title=Torrance County, New Mexico - County Commission|website=www.torrancecountynm.org|language=en|access-date=2018-04-02}}</ref>
'''County Commissioners'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.torrancecountynm.org/index.php?page=county-commission|title=Torrance County, New Mexico - County Commission|website=www.torrancecountynm.org|language=en|access-date=May 1, 2024}}</ref>
*District 1: Jim Frost
* District 1: '''Kevin McCall (2019 - 2022)'''
*District 2: Julia Decharme (Commission Chair)
* District 2: '''Ryan Schwebach (2019 - 2022)'''
*District 3: Javier Sanchez
* District 3: '''Samuel Schropp (2023 - 2024)'''
*County Manager - Joy Ansley  
* County Manager - '''Janice Y. Barela''' 
*County Clerk - Linda Jaramillo
* County Clerk - '''Linda Jaramillo (2023 - 2024)'''
*County Treasurer - Janice Barela
* County Treasurer - '''Tracy L. Sedillo (2021 - 2024)'''
*County Assessor - Betty Cabber 
* County Assessor - '''Jesse Lucero (2019 - 2022)''' 
*County Sheriff - Heath White 
* County Sheriff - '''David Frazee (2023-2026)''' 
* County Probate Judge - '''Josie Chavez-Eaton (2019 - 2022)<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.torrancecountynm.org/departments/probate-judge|title=Torrance County, New Mexico - Probate Judge|website=www.torrancecountynm.org|language=en|access-date=May 1, 2024}}</ref>'''


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{{PresRow|1956|Republican|1,567|1,201|19|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.1% ''' ''3,529''
{{PresRow|1952|Republican|1,747|1,422|8|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.9% ''2,428''
{{PresRow|1948|Republican|1,709|1,696|7|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.0% ''445''
{{PresRow|1944|Republican|2,014|1,438|4|New Mexico}}
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{{PresRow|1940|Republican|2,509|1,921|9|New Mexico}}
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{{PresRow|1936|Democratic|1,843|2,346|38|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''53.8% ''' ''3,735''
{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|1,803|2,202|66|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.5% ''3,087''
{{PresRow|1928|Republican|1,958|1,070|6|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''119''
{{PresRow|1924|Republican|1,666|1,269|320|New Mexico}}
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{{PresRow|1920|Republican|1,751|1,125|29|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 2004|2004]]'''
{{PresRow|1916|Republican|948|679|71|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''61.9% ''' ''4,026''
{{PresFoot|1912|Republican|520|390|405|New Mexico}}
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|36.7% ''2,386''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.5% ''95''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 2000|2000]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.3% ''' ''2,891''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|37.7% ''1,868''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.1% ''201''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1996|1996]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''46.3% ''' ''2,154''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.5% ''2,072''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.2% ''429''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1992|1992]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''40.0% ''' ''1,667''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.9% ''1,662''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|20.1% ''838''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1988|1988]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.2% ''' ''2,252''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.1% ''1,618''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.7% ''68''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1984|1984]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.0% ''' ''2,326''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.1% ''1,274''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''33''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1980|1980]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''57.4% ''' ''1,907''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.0% ''1,261''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.6% ''153''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1976|1976]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|48.5% ''1,462''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''50.7% ''' ''1,526''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''24''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1972|1972]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.5% ''' ''1,758''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.3% ''908''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|2.1% ''58''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1968|1968]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''53.0% ''' ''1,316''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.2% ''974''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|7.8% ''194''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1964|1964]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.9% ''1,183''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.9% ''' ''1,446''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''6''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1960|1960]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''53.9% ''' ''1,554''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|45.4% ''1,308''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.8% ''22''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1956|1956]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.2% ''' ''1,567''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.1% ''1,201''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.7% ''19''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1952|1952]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.0% ''' ''1,747''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|44.8% ''1,422''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.3% ''8''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1948|1948]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''50.1% ''' ''1,709''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|49.7% ''1,696''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''7''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1944|1944]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''58.3% ''' ''2,014''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|41.6% ''1,438''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.1% ''4''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1940|1940]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.5% ''' ''2,509''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|43.3% ''1,921''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''9''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1936|1936]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|43.6% ''1,843''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''55.5% ''' ''2,346''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.9% ''38''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1932|1932]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|44.3% ''1,803''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|'''54.1% ''' ''2,202''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.6% ''66''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1928|1928]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''64.5% ''' ''1,958''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|35.3% ''1,070''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|0.2% ''6''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1924|1924]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''51.2% ''' ''1,666''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|39.0% ''1,269''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|9.8% ''320''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1920|1920]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.3% ''' ''1,751''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|38.7% ''1,125''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|1.0% ''29''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1916|1916]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''55.8% ''' ''948''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.0% ''679''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|4.2% ''71''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''[[United States presidential election in New Mexico, 1912|1912]]'''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''39.5% ''' ''520''
| style="text-align:center;" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.7% ''390''
| style="text-align:center; background:honeyDew;"|30.8% ''405''
|}
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 16911
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|2010= 16383
|2020= 15045
|estyear=2016
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|estimate=15302
|estimate=
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
|estref=
|align-fn=center
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 2010-2016<ref name="QF"/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/nm190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 2, 2015}}</ref> 2010<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/35/35057.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 30, 2013}}</ref>
}}
}}


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> there were 16,911 people, 6,024 households, and 4,391 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 5 people per square mile (2/km²). There were 7,257 housing units at an average density of 2 per square&nbsp;mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 73.89% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.66% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 2.09% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.32% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.13% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 17.95% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.97% from two or more races. 37.15% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 16,911 people, 6,024 households, and 4,391 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was {{convert|5|/sqmi|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|abbr=out}}. There were 7,257 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2|/sqmi|/km2|abbr=out}}. The racial makeup of the county was 74.10% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 1.63% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 1.71% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 17.64% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 4.41% from two or more races. 37.15% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 6,024 households out of which 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.
There were 6,024 households, out of which 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.


In the county, the population was spread out with 30.40% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.20 males.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.40% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.20 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $34,461. Males had a median income of $29,403 versus $21,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,134. About 15.20% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $34,461. Males had a median income of $29,403 versus $21,833 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $14,134. About 15.20% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|4.9|PD/sqmi}}. There were 7,798 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.3|/sqmi}}.<ref name="census-density">{{cite web
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|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35057
|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35057
|accessdate=2016-01-24
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|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County
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|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 76.1% white, 2.3% American Indian, 1.3% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 15.5% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.1% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were [[Germans|German]], 12.2% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.0% were [[English people|English]], and 2.3% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
|archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191513/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US35057
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|url-status=dead
}}</ref> The racial makeup of the county was 76.05% white, 2.34% American Indian, 1.34% black or African American, 0.43% Asian, 15.47% from other races, and 4.32% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.1% of the population.<ref name="census-dp1"/> In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were [[Germans|German]], 12.2% were [[Irish people|Irish]], 10.0% were [[English people|English]], and 2.3% were [[Americans|American]].<ref name="census-dp2">{{cite web
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Of the 6,264&nbsp;households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 41.6 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>
Of the 6,264&nbsp;households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 41.6 years.<ref name="census-dp1"/>
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==Communities==
==Communities==


===City===
===City===
*[[Moriarty, New Mexico|Moriarty]]
* [[Moriarty, New Mexico|Moriarty]]


===Towns===
===Towns===
*[[Estancia, New Mexico|Estancia]] (county seat)
* [[Estancia, New Mexico|Estancia]] (county seat)
*[[Mountainair, New Mexico|Mountainair]]
* [[Mountainair, New Mexico|Mountainair]]


===Village===
===Villages===
*[[Encino, New Mexico|Encino]]
* [[Encino, New Mexico|Encino]]
*[[Willard, New Mexico|Willard]]
* [[Willard, New Mexico|Willard]]


===Census-designated places===
===Census-designated places===
*[[Duran, New Mexico|Duran]]
* [[Deer Canyon, New Mexico|Deer Canyon]]
*[[Indian Hills, New Mexico|Indian Hills]]
* [[Duran, New Mexico|Duran]]
*[[Manzano, New Mexico|Manzano]]
* [[Indian Hills, New Mexico|Indian Hills]]
*[[Manzano Springs, New Mexico|Manzano Springs]] (partial)
* [[Manzano, New Mexico|Manzano]]
* [[Manzano Springs, New Mexico|Manzano Springs]] (partial)
*[[McIntosh, New Mexico|McIntosh]]
* [[McIntosh, New Mexico|McIntosh]]
*[[Tajique, New Mexico|Tajique]]
* [[Punta de Agua, New Mexico|Punta de Agua]]
*[[Torreon, Torrance County, New Mexico|Torreon]]
* [[Tajique, New Mexico|Tajique]]
* [[Torreon, Torrance County, New Mexico|Torreon]]


===Unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated communities===
* [[Abo, New Mexico|Abo]]
* [[Abo, New Mexico|Abo]]
* [[Cedarvale, New Mexico|Cedarvale]]
* [[Cedarvale, New Mexico|Cedarvale]]
* [[Clines Corners, New Mexico|Clines Corners]]
* [[Clines Corners, New Mexico|Clines Corners]]
* [[Progresso, New Mexico|Progresso]]
* [[Progresso, New Mexico|Progresso]]
* [[Wagon Wheel, New Mexico|Wagon Wheel]]
* [[Wagon Wheel, New Mexico|Wagon Wheel]]

==Education==
School districts include:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35057_torrance/DC20SD_C35057.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902024511/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35057_torrance/DC20SD_C35057.pdf |archive-date=September 2, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Torrance County, NM|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=September 1, 2022}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st35_nm/schooldistrict_maps/c35057_torrance/DC20SD_C35057_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
* [[Corona Municipal Schools]]
* [[Estancia Municipal Schools]]
* [[Moriarty Municipal Schools]]
* [[Mountainair Public Schools]]
* [[Vaughn Municipal Schools]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in New Mexico#Torrance County|National Register of Historic Places listings in Torrance County, New Mexico]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in New Mexico#Torrance County|National Register of Historic Places listings in Torrance County, New Mexico]]
*[[USS Torrance (AKA-76)]], a U.S. Navy ship named after the county
* [[USS Torrance (AKA-76)]], a U.S. Navy ship named after the county


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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{{Geographic Location
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Torrance County, New Mexico
|Centre = Torrance County, New Mexico
|North = [[Santa Fe County, New Mexico|Santa Fe County]] and [[San Miguel County, New Mexico|San Miguel County]]
|North = [[Santa Fe County, New Mexico|Santa Fe County]] and [[San Miguel County, New Mexico|San Miguel County]]
|Northeast =
|Northeast =
|East = [[Guadalupe County, New Mexico|Guadalupe County]]
|East = [[Guadalupe County, New Mexico|Guadalupe County]]
|Southeast =
|Southeast =
|South = [[Lincoln County, New Mexico|Lincoln County]] and [[Socorro County, New Mexico|Socorro County]]
|South = [[Lincoln County, New Mexico|Lincoln County]] and [[Socorro County, New Mexico|Socorro County]]
|Southwest =
|Southwest =
|West = [[Valencia County, New Mexico|Valencia County]]
|West = [[Valencia County, New Mexico|Valencia County]]
|Northwest = [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico|Bernalillo County]]
|Northwest = [[Bernalillo County, New Mexico|Bernalillo County]]
}}
}}
{{Torrance County, New Mexico}}
{{Torrance County, New Mexico}}
{{New Mexico}}
{{New Mexico}}
{{Authority control}}


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[[Category:Torrance County, New Mexico| ]]
[[Category:Torrance County, New Mexico| ]]
[[Category:1903 establishments in New Mexico Territory]]
[[Category:1903 establishments in New Mexico Territory]]
[[Category:Albuquerque metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Albuquerque metropolitan area]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1903]]

Latest revision as of 19:05, 7 July 2024

Torrance County
Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
Torrance County Courthouse in Estancia
Flag of Torrance County
Official seal of Torrance County
Map of New Mexico highlighting Torrance County
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
Map of the United States highlighting New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°38′N 105°51′W / 34.64°N 105.85°W / 34.64; -105.85
Land Vereinigte Staaten
State New Mexico
GegründetMarch 16, 1903
SeatEstancia
Largest cityMoriarty
Area
 • Total3,346 sq mi (8,670 km2)
 • Land3,345 sq mi (8,660 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,045
 • Density4.5/sq mi (1.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.torrancecountynm.org

Torrance County is a county located in the center of the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,045.[1] The county seat is Estancia.[2]

The geographic center of New Mexico is located in Torrance County, southwest of the Village of Willard,[3][circular reference] and in 2010, the center of population of New Mexico was located in Torrance County, near Manzano.[4] Torrance County is included in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,346 square miles (8,670 km2), of which 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (0.03%) is covered by water.[5] Most of the county is gently rolling grassland ranging from 6000 to 6200 feet in elevation. The Manzano Mountains rising to 10,098 feet on the western edge of the county provide it with its only significant topographic relief. The Manzano Wilderness area includes the highest part of the mountains. The other notable geographic feature of the county is the series of playas and seasonal lakes centering on Laguna del Perro southeast of Estancia.

Adjacent counties

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National protected areas

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Regierung

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County Commissioners[6]

  • District 1: Kevin McCall (2019 - 2022)
  • District 2: Ryan Schwebach (2019 - 2022)
  • District 3: Samuel Schropp (2023 - 2024)
  • County Manager - Janice Y. Barela 
  • County Clerk - Linda Jaramillo (2023 - 2024)
  • County Treasurer - Tracy L. Sedillo (2021 - 2024)
  • County Assessor - Jesse Lucero (2019 - 2022) 
  • County Sheriff - David Frazee (2023-2026) 
  • County Probate Judge - Josie Chavez-Eaton (2019 - 2022)[7]
United States presidential election results for Torrance County, New Mexico[8]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 4,772 65.54% 2,344 32.19% 165 2.27%
2016 3,714 58.73% 1,785 28.23% 825 13.05%
2012 3,529 55.12% 2,428 37.93% 445 6.95%
2008 3,735 53.81% 3,087 44.47% 119 1.71%
2004 4,026 61.87% 2,386 36.67% 95 1.46%
2000 2,891 58.29% 1,868 37.66% 201 4.05%
1996 2,154 46.27% 2,072 44.51% 429 9.22%
1992 1,667 40.00% 1,662 39.88% 838 20.11%
1988 2,252 57.19% 1,618 41.09% 68 1.73%
1984 2,326 64.02% 1,274 35.07% 33 0.91%
1980 1,907 57.42% 1,261 37.97% 153 4.61%
1976 1,462 48.54% 1,526 50.66% 24 0.80%
1972 1,758 64.54% 908 33.33% 58 2.13%
1968 1,316 52.98% 974 39.21% 194 7.81%
1964 1,183 44.90% 1,446 54.88% 6 0.23%
1960 1,554 53.88% 1,308 45.35% 22 0.76%
1956 1,567 56.23% 1,201 43.09% 19 0.68%
1952 1,747 54.99% 1,422 44.76% 8 0.25%
1948 1,709 50.09% 1,696 49.71% 7 0.21%
1944 2,014 58.28% 1,438 41.61% 4 0.12%
1940 2,509 56.52% 1,921 43.28% 9 0.20%
1936 1,843 43.60% 2,346 55.50% 38 0.90%
1932 1,803 44.29% 2,202 54.09% 66 1.62%
1928 1,958 64.54% 1,070 35.27% 6 0.20%
1924 1,666 51.18% 1,269 38.99% 320 9.83%
1920 1,751 60.28% 1,125 38.73% 29 1.00%
1916 948 55.83% 679 39.99% 71 4.18%
1912 520 39.54% 390 29.66% 405 30.80%

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
191010,119
19209,731−3.8%
19309,269−4.7%
194011,02619.0%
19508,012−27.3%
19606,497−18.9%
19705,290−18.6%
19807,49141.6%
199010,28537.3%
200016,91164.4%
201016,383−3.1%
202015,045−8.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010[13]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 census,[14] there were 16,911 people, 6,024 households, and 4,391 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile (1.9 people/km2). There were 7,257 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (0.77/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 74.10% White, 1.63% Black or African American, 1.71% Native American, 17.64% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. 37.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,024 households, out of which 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples living together, 12.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% were non-families. 23.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 30.40% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,446, and the median income for a family was $34,461. Males had a median income of $29,403 versus $21,833 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,134. About 15.20% of families and 19.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.50% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 16,383 people, 6,264 households, and 4,192 families residing in the county.[15] The population density was 4.9 inhabitants per square mile (1.9/km2). There were 7,798 housing units at an average density of 2.3 per square mile (0.89/km2).[16] The racial makeup of the county was 76.05% white, 2.34% American Indian, 1.34% black or African American, 0.43% Asian, 15.47% from other races, and 4.32% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 39.1% of the population.[15] In terms of ancestry, 17.5% were German, 12.2% were Irish, 10.0% were English, and 2.3% were American.[17]

Of the 6,264 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.1% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 41.6 years.[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $37,117 and the median income for a family was $43,914. Males had a median income of $37,545 versus $28,826 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,278. About 13.5% of families and 19.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.[18]

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Villages

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Bildung

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School districts include:[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Torrance County, New Mexico". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ List of geographic centers of the United States
  4. ^ "Centers of Population by State: 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "Torrance County, New Mexico - County Commission". www.torrancecountynm.org. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  7. ^ "Torrance County, New Mexico - Probate Judge". www.torrancecountynm.org. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  13. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. ^ a b c "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 24, 2016.
  16. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  19. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Torrance County, NM" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2022. - Text list

34°38′N 105°51′W / 34.64°N 105.85°W / 34.64; -105.85