County profile · New Mexico
Torrance County, NM market data
How Torrance County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,100
- +6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,052
- Median household income
- $57,842
- +60.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $159,700
- Jobs located here
- 2,924
- Highest market score
- 85
- Real estate, #6 of 2,229 scored counties
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What this means
Torrance County has an estimated 16,100 people and 6,052 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Torrance County grew 6.9%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Torrance County is $57,842, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 60.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Torrance County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
Of the business types scored in Torrance County, real estate businesses (85), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and real estate agents and brokers (83) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For real estate businesses, that ranks #6 of 2,229 scored counties.
Torrance County is part of the Albuquerque metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for sit-down restaurants (38% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Torrance County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Torrance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | 85 | #6 of 2,229 | 6 | 9.9 | Index only | 363 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 84 | #71 of 2,401 | 24 | 39.7 | $311K | 116 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 83 | #12 of 2,176 | 6 | 9.9 | Index only | 288 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 79 | #109 of 2,394 | 8 | 13.2 | $814K | 534 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 74 | #246 of 2,378 | 16 | 26.4 | $467K | 105 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #406 of 2,402 | 7 | 11.6 | $4.7M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 69 | #410 of 2,405 | 23 | 38.0 | $836K | 126 | 5 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 67 | #497 of 2,405 | 46 | 76.0 | $418K | 113 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 65 | #482 of 2,200 | 6 | 9.9 | $786K | 89 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 56 | #899 of 2,261 | 5 | 8.3 | $6.5M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 55 | #967 of 2,222 | 8 | 13.2 | $2.4M | 79 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 50 | #834 of 1,611 | 5 | 8.3 | $538K | 54 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 39 | #1,650 of 2,358 | 22 | 36.4 | $899K | 38 | 12 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $4.8M | 116 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 594 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $6.4M | 126 | 7 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.0 | $2.5M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $9.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $2.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.3 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $942K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $32.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home repair trades | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.6M | Too few | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.6M | Too few | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $14.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $4.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $6.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.7 | $5.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Torrance 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 | $7.5M | $1,235 | 129 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.8M | $3,269 | 126 |
| Food away from home | $19.2M | $3,178 | 78 |
| Groceries | $32.6M | $5,385 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.1M | $835 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.7M | $444 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.5M | $749 | 76 |
| Medical and dental services | $6.5M | $1,076 | 84 |
| Pets | $4.7M | $779 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $9.1M | $1,496 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $14.1M | $2,334 | 119 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $14.6M | $2,405 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.7M | $1,107 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $94.3M | $15,589 | 94 |
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 Torrance County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,100+6.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,052
- Median age
- 45.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 82%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.3
- Land area
- 3,345 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 5
- Median household income
- $57,842+60.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $76,823
- Median home value
- $159,700
- Jobs located here
- 2,924
- Daytime population
- 14,072Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Torrance County, NM growing?
Population estimates put Torrance County at 16,100 people in 2025, up 6.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,052 households. Median household income rose 60.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Torrance County, NM spend?
Households in Torrance County spend about $94.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $32.6M on groceries and $19.8M on gasoline and other fuels. Set against the U.S., households in Torrance County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 129, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Torrance County, NM?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Torrance County are for real estate businesses (85), auto repair and car care businesses (84) and real estate agents and brokers (83). Torrance County ranks #6 of 2,229 scored counties for real estate businesses.
How does Torrance County, NM compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Torrance County is $57,842 a year, 28% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $159,700, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Torrance County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (3.3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for sit-down restaurants (38% 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. 13 of the 56 business types have a score in Torrance County, each ranked against other counties.
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