Chaves County, New Mexico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Chaves County, New Mexico
Chaves County, New Mexico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
64,217
Median Age
37.2
Male Median
35.2
Female Median
38.5
Chaves County, New Mexico Population Growth

Chaves County, New Mexico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.1%%.
-0.1%% Growth
Chaves County, New Mexico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Chaves County, New Mexico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.2 | 64,217 |
| 2023 | 36.9 | 64,446 |
| 2022 | 36.2 | 64,701 |
| 2021 | 36.1 | 65,014 |
| 2020 | 36.1 | 64,912 |
| 2019 | 35.7 | 65,144 |
| 2018 | 35.6 | 65,459 |
| 2017 | 35.3 | 65,454 |
| 2016 | 35.1 | 65,610 |
| 2015 | 34.8 | 65,811 |
| 2014 | 34.8 | 65,850 |
| 2013 | 34.7 | 65,627 |
| 2012 | 34.8 | 65,343 |
| 2011 | 34.9 | 64,949 |
| 2010 | 35.2 | 64,268 |
Chaves County, New Mexico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.7% |
| 5–17 | 18.9% |
| 18–24 | 10.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–54 | 23.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 16.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Chaves County, New Mexico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 69.7
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.9
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Chaves County, New Mexico
The median age in Chaves County, New Mexico is 37.2 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Chaves County, New Mexico is 64,217.
In Chaves County, New Mexico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Chaves County, New Mexico is aging.