Grant, NM County is an area with a population of 28,178 who enjoy the small-town atmosphere and close-knit community. With a population density of seven people per square mile, Grant County offers plenty of opportunities to explore nature in the great outdoors. Local businesses include mom and pop diners such as The Silver Spur and nearby shopping centers like the Gila Valley Mall. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing at Aztec Ruins National Monument or exploring the Gila River Canyons. Other organizations in Grant County include youth sports leagues like Grant Youth Basketball and local sporting events such as high school football games at Cobre High School.
The population in Grant County is 28,178. There are 7 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grant County is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grant County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grant County
- 42.4% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 22.8% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Grant County
- 46.5% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 50.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander