Guadalupe County, New Mexico Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Guadalupe County, NM Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in New Mexico
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F
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in New Mexico
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in New Mexico
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,381 | 2,118,085 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.4 | 17.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.24% | 0.20% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.1 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,490 | 836,644 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Guadalupe County grew by 0.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 4,381 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Guadalupe County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.0% of residents. That is 1.7 points above New Mexico as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 774 17.7% -3.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,009 23.0% +1.7 pts
- Gen X 45–60 894 20.4% +1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 857 19.6% +1.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Mexico, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 42.1% of the people living in Guadalupe County and men 57.9%.
- Women 42.1% New Mexico 50.5%
- Men 57.9% New Mexico 49.5%
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Economy
Guadalupe County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,972 | $64,523 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.12% | 4.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Guadalupe County is about 33% lower than in New Mexico.
Housing
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $73,541 | $204,122 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $589 | $1,067 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Guadalupe County is about 10.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $589 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Guadalupe County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.5 | 18.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.1 | 37.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 157 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,499 | $4,866 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 12.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,505 | 4,931 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 139 | 619 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
New Mexico:
De Baca County (7.9 min), Quay County (8.0 min), Union County (8.3 min).
Slowest:
Torrance County (36.5 min), Mora County (30.1 min), Valencia County (30.1 min).
The average commute time in Guadalupe County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 19 minutes in New Mexico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Guadalupe County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.3% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.6), Santa Fe County (0.4), Bernalillo County (0.3).
Lowest:
Guadalupe County (0.2), Luna County (0.2), McKinley County (0.2).
Health
Guadalupe County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Guadalupe County | New Mexico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.0 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.8% | 17.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
New Mexico:
Los Alamos County (0.8), Santa Fe County (0.8), Bernalillo County (0.8).
Lowest:
McKinley County (0.8), Cibola County (0.8), Luna County (0.8).
Guadalupe County, NM Compared With Nearby Counties
How Guadalupe County, NM compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe County, NM | 4,381 | $42,972 #2/2 | $73,541 #1/2 | 13.5 min #1/2 |
| San Miguel County, NM | 26,850 | $49,173 | $69,117 | 15.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Guadalupe County, New Mexico.
How big is Guadalupe County, New Mexico by population?
About 4,381 people live in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, in 1,490 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Guadalupe County, New Mexico?
Averaged over its land area, Guadalupe County, New Mexico has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 2% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Guadalupe County, New Mexico?
The median home costs 1.7 times the median household income ($73,541 against $42,972), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $589 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Guadalupe County, New Mexico?
Unemployment in Guadalupe County, New Mexico is only 2.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Guadalupe County, New Mexico have a college degree?
13.3% of adults in Guadalupe County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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