We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Torrance County, New Mexico. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in New Mexico Torrance County.
1. Library System ESTANCIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 600 South Tenth Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Phone Number: (505) 384-9655 Torrance 4,766 N/A
2. Central Library ESTANCIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 600 South Tenth Street, Estancia, NM 87016
Phone Number: (505) 384-9655 Torrance N/A N/A
3. Central Library MORIARTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 202 South Broadway, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone Number: (505) 832-6919 Torrance N/A N/A
4. Library System MORIARTY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Street Address: 202 South Broadway, Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone Number: (505) 832-2513 Torrance 27,504 40,319
5. Library System MOUNTAINAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 N. Roosevelt, Mountainair, NM 87036
Phone Number: (505) 847-9676 Torrance 5,500 2,580
6. Central Library MOUNTAINAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 109 N. Roosevelt, Mountainair, NM 87036
Phone Number: (505) 847-2450 Torrance N/A N/A
Overview of Torrance County, New Mexico
Torrance County is a county located in the state of New Mexico. As of 2000, the population is 16,911. Its county seat is Estancia.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,666 km² (3,346 mi²). 8,663 km² (3,345 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.03% water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 16,911 people, 6,024 households, and 4,391 families residing in the county. The population density is 2/km² (5/mi²). There are 7,257 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 73.89% White, 1.66% Black or African American, 2.09% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 17.95% from other races, and 3.97% from two or more races. 37.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,024 households out of which 37.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% are married couples living together, 12.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.10% are non-families. 23.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.20.
In the county the population is spread out with 30.40% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 9.70% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $30,446, and the median income for a family is $34,461. Males have a median income of $29,403 versus $21,833 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,134. 19.00% of the population and 15.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.50% of those under the age of 18 and 12.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
According to countryaah, Torrance County, New Mexico has the following cities and towns:
