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Our mission is to serve our members by promoting business, commerce, and tourism in Grant County.
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We're proud to be supported by the lodgers and businesses of Silver City and Grant County!
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| Demographics |
| Population |
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2001
Census
Estimates |
2000
Census |
1990
Census |
% change
1990-2000 |
1980
Census |
1970
Census |
| Grant County |
30,237 |
31,002 |
27,676 |
12.0 |
26,204 |
22,030 |
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| By Age & Gender |
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Male |
Female |
Median
age |
18 years
& over |
21 years
& over |
62 years
& over |
| Grant -1990 |
15,109 |
15,893 |
38.8 |
22,864 |
21,613 |
5,111 |
| Grant -2000 |
15,109 |
15,893 |
38.8 |
22,864 |
21,613 |
5,111 |
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| 1990 Census |
| |
Under 5 |
5 to 19 |
20 to 44 |
45 to 59 |
60 to 64 |
65 & over |
| Grant - Total |
2,125 |
6,868 |
9,128 |
6,250 |
1,520 |
5,111 |
| Male |
1,088 |
3,547 |
4,360 |
3,020 |
745 |
2,349 |
| Female |
1,037 |
3,321 |
4,768 |
3,230 |
775 |
2,762 |
| 2000 Census |
| Grant - Total |
2,125 |
6,868 |
9,128 |
6,250 |
1,520 |
5,111 |
| Male |
1,088 |
3,547 |
4,360 |
3,020 |
745 |
2,349 |
| Female |
1,037 |
3,321 |
4,768 |
3,230 |
775 |
2,762 |
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Sources: Census 2000 Demographic Profile for Grant County, US Census Bureau, Census 2000 for New Mexico: www.census.gov/census2000/states/nm.html
US Census Bureau Population Estimates: http://eire.census.gov/popest/estimates.php |
| Housing |
| Census 2000 |
Total
housing
units |
Occupied
housing
units |
Owner-
occupied
housing
units |
Renter-
occupied
housing
units |
Vacant
housing
units |
Homeowner
vacancy rate
(%) |
Rental
vacancy
rate (%) |
| Grant County |
14,066 |
12,146 |
9,041 |
3,105 |
1,920 |
2.6 |
14.7 |
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| Source: US Census Bureau, Census 2000 for New Mexico: www.census.gov/census2000/states/nm.html |
| Economic Indicators |
| Year |
Per Capita
Personal
Income |
Annual Average
Wage/Salary
per Job |
Number of Business
Establishments |
Gross Receipts from
Retail Trade |
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| 2000 |
$18,507 |
$22,712 |
680 |
$204,657,000 |
| 1999 |
$17,117 |
$22,273 |
686 |
$196,337,000 |
| 1998 |
$17,544 |
$22,919 |
694 |
$197,178,000 |
| 1997 |
$17,396 |
$23,440 |
683 |
$228,821,000 |
| 1996 |
$17,210 |
$22,895 |
664 |
$190,263,000 |
| 1995 |
$16,388 |
$22,287 |
638 |
$174,194,000 |
| 1994 |
$15,165 |
$21,615 |
630 |
$158,251,000 |
| 1993 |
$14,451 |
$20,727 |
604 |
$145,651,000 |
| 1992 |
$13,448 |
$20,450 |
599 |
$134,729,000 |
| 1991 |
$13,322 |
$19,949 |
609 |
$130,408,000 |
| 1990 |
$12,457 |
$18,931 |
605 |
$122,509,000 |
| 2001 |
$18,955 |
$22,931 |
671 |
$201,378,000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000, Table DP-3 - www.census.gov
US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis - www.bea.doc.gov
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department - www.state.nm.us/tax
Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of New Mexico - www.unm.edu/~bber/
Economic Census for Country - www.census.gov/epcd/www/econ97.html |
| Agriculture |
| Farms |
Top 5 Commodities & Cash Receipts |
| Number of Farms |
154 |
cattle & calves
horses & ponies
hay, silage, etc.
nursery crops
fruits, nuts, berries
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$6,959,000.00
$121,000.00
$119,000.00
$47,000.00
$31,000.00
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| Land in Farms |
1,173,599 |
| Average Size of Farm |
4,103 |
Market Value of Agricultural
Products Sold |
$7,319,000.00 |
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Sources: New Mexico Department of Agriculture: nmdaweb.nmsu.edu
United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service: www.nass.usda.gov/census/ |
| Labor Force (Grant ) |
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Civilian Labor
Force |
Total Employed |
Total
Unemployed |
Unemployment
Rate (%) |
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| April - 2004 |
11,848 |
10,678 |
1,170 |
9.9 |
| August - 2002 |
12,956 |
11,243 |
1,713 |
13.2 |
| 2001 |
12,944 |
12,068 |
876 |
6.8 |
| 2000 |
12,615 |
11,853 |
762 |
6.0 |
| 1999 |
12,420 |
11,354 |
1,066 |
8.6 |
| 1991 |
11,324 |
10,403 |
921 |
8.1 |
| Source: New Mexico Department of Labor - www3.state.nm.us/dol/ |
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| Employment and Wages by Industry |
| 1st Qtd. 2002 |
Number of
units |
Total
employed |
Average
weekly wages ($) |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting |
6 |
13 |
$489 |
| Mining |
5 |
620 |
$811 |
| Utilities |
* |
* |
* |
| Construction |
97 |
670 |
$559 |
| Manufacturing |
20 |
310 |
$469 |
| Wholesale trade |
26 |
176 |
$466 |
| Retail Trade |
103 |
1,146 |
$328 |
| Transportation and warehousing |
20 |
99 |
$516 |
| Information |
17 |
137 |
$649 |
| Finance & insurance |
35 |
206 |
$411 |
| Real estate, rental & leasing |
34 |
98 |
$219 |
| Professional & technical services |
42 |
163 |
$415 |
| Management of companies & enterprises |
4 |
27 |
$1,187 |
| Administrative & waste services |
* |
* |
* |
| Educational services |
* |
* |
* |
| Health Care & social services |
77 |
810 |
$427 |
| Arts, entertainment & recreation |
9 |
59 |
$181 |
| Accommodations& food service |
72 |
1,100 |
$155 |
| Other services, except public admin. |
56 |
168 |
$261 |
| Non-classifiables |
* |
* |
* |
| Federal Government |
17 |
292 |
$851 |
| State Government |
20 |
1,035 |
$471 |
| Local Government |
50 |
1,749 |
$411 |
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| Source: New Mexico Department of Labor - www3.state.nm.us/dol/ |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau - www.census.gov |
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Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1028
Silver City, NM 88062
3 Rio deArenas
Arenas Valley, NM 88022
(575) 538-3785
(800) 548-9378 |
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