Torreon is a CDP located in Torrance County New Mexico. Torreon has a 2024 population of 516. Torreon is currently growing at a rate of 2.58% annually and its population has increased by 32.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 389 in 2020.
The average household income in Torreon is $45,431 with a poverty rate of 41.74%. The median age in Torreon is 26.8 years: 26 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Torreon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 328 | 67.08% |
| White | 143 | 29.24% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 3.68% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 102 | 4.65 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Married | 43 | 7.21 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Non Family | 40 | 1.23 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 14 | 6.57 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 4.6 | 100 | 0 |
5.5
Average Family Size
4.65
Average Household Size
88.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 7.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 2.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.73% |
| High School Graduate | 162 | 56.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 42 | 14.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 205 | 155 | 7 |
| White | 74 | 74 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $33,594 | $32,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,813 | $35,000 | $30,313 |
| Some College | $26,250 | $38,625 | $23,393 |
$32,813
Average Earnings
$35,000
Average Male
$30,313
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.98% of Torreon residents speak only English, while 45.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 44.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 328 | 156 | 47.56% |
| White | 121 | 40 | 33.06% |
| Multiple | 17 | 1 | 5.88% |
41.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.07%
Male Poverty Rate
47.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Torreon is Native, with 47.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Torreon is Multiple, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 46.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Some College | 16.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 26.87% |
| Male Employed | 14.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,000 | $56,248 |
| Households | - | $45,431 |
| Married Families | $63,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $11,633 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.76%
Born in Torreon
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Torreon residents were born in the United States, with 70.76% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 516 | 13 | 2.58% |
| 2023 | 503 | 14 | 2.86% |
| 2022 | 489 | 33 | 7.24% |
| 2021 | 456 | 67 | 17.22% |
| 2020 | 389 | 146 | 60.08% |
| 2019 | 243 | 28 | 13.02% |
| 2018 | 215 | -50 | -18.87% |
| 2017 | 265 | -69 | -20.66% |
| 2016 | 334 | -34 | -9.24% |
| 2015 | 368 | -41 | -10.02% |
| 2014 | 409 | 18 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 391 | 85 | 27.78% |
| 2012 | 306 | 95 | 45.02% |
| 2011 | 211 | -115 | -35.28% |
| 2010 | 326 | 0 | 0% |