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Grant County, NM
26 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
27,775
Land area
3,961sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Grant County
Grant County at a glance
- Grant County is 60% less dense than New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,958, 30% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,600 (29% below New Mexico) and median rent is $825 a month.
- Its largest cities are Silver City (9,536), Bayard (2,057) and Santa Clara (1,809).
Local data for Grant County, NM
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks8
- Post Offices7
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places36
Housing and community stats
Grant County, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,958
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$175,600
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,038), German Americans (2,807), Irish Americans (2,677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
PPP loans
$27.61M
394 loans, 3,946 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$139K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Grant County, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grant County, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
15.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone36 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grant County, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grant County
Population shown
- Silver City9,536
- Bayard2,057
- Santa Clara1,809
- Little Walnut Village1,445
- Arenas Valley1,247
- Hurley1,044
- Tyrone814
- Gila366
- Mimbres330
- Hanover263
- Rosedale252
- San Lorenzo219
- Casas Adobes195
- White Signal177
- North Hurley166
- Pinos Altos113
- Cliff106
- Buckhorn76
- Trout Valley19
- Hachita14
- Gila Hot Springs10
- Cobre
- Faywood
- Lake Roberts
- Lake Roberts Heights
- Redrock
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grant County, NM?
- Silver City is the largest city or town in Grant County, with about 9,536 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grant County?
- Grant County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 88022, 88023, 88025, 88026, 88028.
- What is the population of Grant County, NM?
- About 27,775 people live in Grant County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grant County?
- Grant County borders Luna County, Sierra County, Greenlee County, AZ, Hidalgo County, Catron County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023