Harding County, New Mexico

Harding County is a county in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 695,[1] making it the least populous county in the state, and the 14th-smallest county by population in the United States. Its county seat is Mosquero.[2] The county is named for United States President Warren G. Harding, and was created (from parts of Union and Mora Counties) on the day of his inauguration as president on March 4, 1921.

Harding County
U.S. county
Mosquero post office
Location within the U.S. state of New Mexico
New Mexico's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°52′N 103°49′W
Country United States
State New Mexico
FoundedMarch 4, 1921
Named forWarren G. Harding
SeatMosquero
Largest villageRoy
Area
 • Total2,126 sq mi (5,510 km2)
 • Land2,125 sq mi (5,500 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1 km2)  0.02%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
625
 • Density0.3/sq mi (0.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.hardingcounty.org

The only incorporated cities in Harding County are Roy and Mosquero.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,126 square miles (5,510 km2), of which 2,125 square miles (5,500 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2) (0.02%) is water.[3] It is divided between a high, nearly treeless prairie to the northwest (the southern limit of the High Plains), and a lower semi-desert rangeland to the southeast, by the eastern portion of the steep Canadian Escarpment. The Canadian River, in a deep and narrow canyon, forms the western border with Mora County; the southwest border runs along the edge of the Bell Ranch land in San Miguel County. The eastern part of Harding County is underlain in part by the Bravo Dome carbon dioxide gas field, which is commercially extracted.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19304,421—
19404,374−1.1%
19503,013−31.1%
19601,874−37.8%
19701,348−28.1%
19801,090−19.1%
1990987−9.4%
2000810−17.9%
2010695−14.2%
2019 (est.)625[4]−10.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2016[1]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[9] there were 810 people, 371 households, and 231 families living in the county. The population density was 0.38 people per square mile (0.15/km2). There were 545 housing units at an average density of 0.26 per square mile (0.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.32% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 1.36% Native American, 10.62% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. 44.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 371 households, out of which 22.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.60% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.50% were non-families. 35.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.20% under the age of 18, 4.60% from 18 to 24, 18.80% from 25 to 44, 28.10% from 45 to 64, and 28.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,111, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $22,750 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,240. About 12.90% of families and 16.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.30% of those under age 18 and 11.30% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 695 people, 349 households, and 213 families living in the county.[10] The population density was 0.3 inhabitants per square mile (0.12/km2). There were 526 housing units at an average density of 0.2 per square mile (0.077/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 86.9% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 10.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 43.0% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 11.0% were German, and 2.2% were American.[12]

Of the 349 households, 15.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.0% were non-families, and 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.49. The median age was 55.9 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,750 and the median income for a family was $56,563. Males had a median income of $36,167 versus $29,111 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,684. About 9.1% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 24.7% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Communities

Politics
Presidential elections results

Harding County is conservative in presidential elections. It last supported a Democrat for president in 1948, and that was by a margin of just 4 votes.

Presidential elections results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 63.2% 319 35.5% 179 1.4% 7
2016 59.0% 311 29.6% 156 11.4% 60
2012 54.4% 327 43.3% 260 2.3% 14
2008 57.2% 358 41.5% 260 1.3% 8
2004 59.0% 380 40.2% 259 0.8% 5
2000 61.7% 366 36.1% 214 2.2% 13
1996 52.1% 321 42.9% 264 5.0% 31
1992 46.0% 312 39.5% 268 14.5% 98
1988 56.1% 377 43.3% 291 0.6% 4
1984 63.6% 401 35.5% 224 1.0% 6
1980 59.2% 356 37.4% 225 3.3% 20
1976 57.1% 387 42.0% 285 0.9% 6
1972 68.7% 522 29.0% 220 2.4% 18
1968 57.7% 450 36.4% 284 5.9% 46
1964 52.3% 473 47.6% 431 0.1% 1
1960 60.9% 616 39.1% 396
1956 62.0% 671 38.0% 412
1952 63.5% 760 36.4% 436 0.1% 1
1948 49.7% 649 50.0% 653 0.4% 5
1944 55.9% 820 44.1% 647
1940 49.6% 998 49.9% 1,004 0.5% 9
1936 40.9% 888 58.8% 1,276 0.2% 5
1932 34.0% 779 64.5% 1,478 1.6% 36
1928 55.7% 916 44.2% 726 0.1% 2
1924 42.1% 721 41.7% 714 16.1% 276

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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  10. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  11. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  12. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
  13. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2016-01-24.
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