Torrance County, New Mexico Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree+

16.6%

Graduate Degree

4.7%

Population 25+

11,155

Torrance County, New Mexico Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Torrance County, New Mexico Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
13.1%1,466
High School Graduate
34.0%3,790
Some College / Associate's
36.3%4,052
Bachelor's Degree
11.8%1,319
Graduate Degree
4.7%528

Torrance County, New Mexico Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Torrance County, New Mexico

Approximately 16.6% of adults in Torrance County, New Mexico hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Torrance County, New Mexico has increased by 2.5 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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