Total population (1996 census): 27676
County seat: Silver City
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 27 | 788 | 2290 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 24 | 538 | 1808 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 5 | D | 147 tons, dry | |
| Tame Hay | 3 | D | D | |
| Vegetables | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Hot Peppers | 4 | 4 | ||
| Sweet Corn | 4 | 5 | ||
| Fruits and Nuts | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Apples | 26 | 123 | 7458 trees | |
| Peaches | 8 | 8 | 226 trees | |
| Pears | 6 | 5 | 121 trees | |
| Pecans | 4 | 4 | 53 in shell | |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops, Cut Christmas Trees Harvested, Mushrooms, and Sod Grown for Sale | Farms | Sq. ft. under glass or other protection | Acres in the open | Sales ($1,000) |
| Nursery and Greenhouse Crops | 4 | 11364 | D | 47 |
| Floriculture Crops | 3 | 11364 | D | D |
| Bedding and Garden Plants | 3 | 11364 | D | D |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.