Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County: County in New Mexico, United States
About
Torrance County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,383 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,486 inhabitants. Its county seat is Estancia. The county was created 121 years ago in 1903.
Quick Facts about Torrance County
| Population : | 15,486 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area : | 8666 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.97% |
| Altitude : | 6,234 feet / 1900 meters |
| Capital : | Estancia |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1903 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 10:31:38 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Torrance County is located at 34°38'26"N 105°51'3"W (34.6404700, -105.8507800). It has 6 neighbors: Guadalupe County, Bernalillo County, Lincoln County, Santa Fe County, Socorro County and Valencia County.
Torrance County map
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The largest city of Torrance County is Moriarty with a population of 1,841. Other cities include, Mountainair population 871, Willard population 239 and Encino population 79. See all Torrance County cities & populated places.
Torrance County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Torrance County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moriarty | 1,841 | City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States |
| Estancia | 1,561 | Town of the United States |
| Mountainair | 871 | City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Willard | 239 | Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America |
| Encino | 79 | Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Torrance County
Torrance County has 6 neighbours.
- Guadalupe County county in New Mexico, United States
- Bernalillo County county in New Mexico, United States
- Lincoln County county in New Mexico, United States
- Santa Fe County county in New Mexico, United States
- Socorro County county in New Mexico, United States
- Valencia County county in New Mexico, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Torrance County decreased by 5.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,383 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,447 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,155 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,825 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,666 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,596 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,491 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,535 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,512 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,461 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,486 | 0.16% | estimation process |
New Mexico Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Santa Fe County | 151,946 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Sandoval County | 148,904 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
| Valencia County | 77,574 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Eddy County | 58,418 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Curry County | 48,793 | County in Oregon, United States |
