County profile · New Mexico
Eddy County, NM market data
How Eddy County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 62,509
- +0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 23,620
- Median household income
- $78,426
- +20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $212,600
- Jobs located here
- 30,860
- Highest market score
- 77
- Physical therapy, #100 of 1,422 scored counties
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What this means
Eddy County has an estimated 62,509 people and 23,620 households. Population estimates show Eddy County grew 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Eddy County is $78,426, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Eddy County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
Of the business types scored in Eddy County, physical therapy clinics (77), grocery stores (77) and gyms and studios (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For physical therapy clinics, that ranks #100 of 1,422 scored counties.
Eddy County is part of the Carlsbad-Artesia area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (55% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Eddy County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Eddy County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical therapy | 77 | #100 of 1,422 | 6 | 2.5 | $5M | 207 | 3 |
| Grocery stores | 77 | #238 of 2,070 | 8 | 3.4 | $17.5M | 189 | 4 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 75 | #136 of 2,088 | 27 | 11.4 | $921K | 139 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 75 | #152 of 1,611 | 9 | 3.8 | $1.7M | 172 | 11 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 74 | #169 of 1,886 | 14 | 5.9 | $2.1M | 216 | 9 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 71 | #148 of 1,334 | 9 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 70 | #228 of 1,792 | 15 | 6.4 | $1.7M | 127 | 6 |
| Barbershops | 68 | #275 of 1,356 | 7 | 3.0 | $3.3M | 175 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 68 | #280 of 2,176 | 43 | 18.2 | Index only | 176 | 9 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #203 of 1,177 | 5 | 2.1 | $12.8M | 151 | 3 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #374 of 2,200 | 12 | 5.1 | $1.9M | 213 | 14 |
| Pizza | 65 | #466 of 2,090 | 12 | 5.1 | $7.6M | 149 | 46 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 64 | #355 of 1,771 | 8 | 3.4 | $3.8M | 224 | 30 |
| Real estate | 64 | #415 of 2,229 | 48 | 20.3 | Index only | 199 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 63 | #339 of 1,302 | 7 | 3.0 | $4.3M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #735 of 2,402 | 51 | 21.6 | $2.7M | 81 | 7 |
| Chiropractors | 57 | #538 of 1,490 | 10 | 4.2 | $3M | 125 | 7 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #866 of 2,394 | 127 | 53.8 | $235K | 154 | 45 |
| Nail salons | 54 | #568 of 1,328 | 14 | 5.9 | $1.7M | 99 | 3 |
| Tire shops | 54 | #672 of 1,530 | 10 | 4.2 | $2.6M | 104 | 5 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 52 | #1,074 of 2,385 | 112 | 47.4 | $207K | 97 | 10 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 51 | #829 of 1,707 | 16 | 6.8 | $4M | 84 | 16 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #882 of 1,889 | 18 | 7.6 | $5.1M | 122 | 17 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,109 of 2,261 | 34 | 14.4 | $4.1M | 52 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,137 of 2,339 | 62 | 26.2 | $373K | 87 | 7 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 48 | #1,283 of 2,405 | 141 | 59.7 | $645K | 97 | 37 |
| Auto repair shops | 48 | #1,300 of 2,378 | 64 | 27.1 | $406K | 91 | 25 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #981 of 1,656 | 20 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 84 | 26 |
| Insurance agencies | 45 | #1,281 of 2,272 | 33 | 14.0 | $1.4M | 113 | 22 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 45 | #1,349 of 2,222 | 36 | 15.2 | $2.5M | 83 | 46 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 45 | #1,408 of 2,405 | 254 | 107.5 | $358K | 97 | 101 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #1,136 of 1,769 | 26 | 11.0 | $890K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 43 | #1,288 of 2,087 | 30 | 12.7 | $1.4M | 109 | 16 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 40 | #906 of 1,327 | 11 | 4.7 | $2.4M | 77 | 8 |
| Auto repair and car care | 39 | #1,710 of 2,401 | 112 | 47.4 | $232K | 86 | 43 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,619 of 2,210 | 46 | 19.5 | $902K | 102 | 20 |
| Home repair trades | 36 | #1,668 of 2,057 | 36 | 15.2 | $1.8M | 73 | 43 |
| Car washes and detailing | 33 | #1,147 of 1,451 | 15 | 6.4 | $1.7M | 69 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 32 | #1,693 of 2,063 | 36 | 15.2 | $2.5M | 68 | 17 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #2,121 of 2,358 | 67 | 28.4 | $991K | 42 | 35 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 23 | #437 of 479 | 5 | 2.1 | $5.2M | 38 | 7 |
| Electricians | 20 | #1,101 of 1,160 | 15 | 6.4 | $4.3M | 36 | 24 |
| Laundromats | 14 | #754 of 785 | 9 | 3.8 | $4.6M | 37 | 4 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $10.4M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $706K | 104 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $7.5M | 73 | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 1.7 | $5.6M | 206 | 9 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $7.5M | 294 | 5 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $7.5M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.3 | $8.3M | 204 | 6 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $15M | Too few | 16 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $15M | Too few | 11 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | 5 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Eddy County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $26M | $1,099 | 115 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $66.4M | $2,811 | 108 |
| Food away from home | $90.9M | $3,850 | 95 |
| Groceries | $140.1M | $5,933 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $23.1M | $980 | 98 |
| Child care and other personal services | $15.5M | $655 | 113 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $24.9M | $1,053 | 107 |
| Medical and dental services | $29.8M | $1,262 | 98 |
| Pets | $22.4M | $950 | 104 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $41.5M | $1,757 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $46.7M | $1,979 | 101 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $64.1M | $2,712 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $30M | $1,271 | 90 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $413.2M | $17,495 | 105 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Eddy County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 62,509+0.3% since 2020
- Households
- 23,620
- Median age
- 36.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 4,176 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 15
- Median household income
- $78,426+20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,979
- Median home value
- $212,600
- Jobs located here
- 30,860
- Daytime population
- 65,233Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Eddy County, NM growing?
Population estimates put Eddy County at 62,509 people in 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 23,620 households. Median household income rose 20.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Eddy County, NM spend?
Households in Eddy County spend about $413.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $140.1M on groceries and $90.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Eddy County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 115, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (85).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Eddy County, NM?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Eddy County are for physical therapy clinics (77), grocery stores (77) and gyms and studios (75). Eddy County ranks #100 of 1,422 scored counties for physical therapy clinics.
How does Eddy County, NM compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Eddy County is $78,426 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $212,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Eddy County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (55% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Eddy County, each ranked against other counties.
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