Total population (1996 census): 12219
County seat: Carrizozo
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 12 | 357 | 1015 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 5 | D | D | |
| Tame Hay | 4 | 168 | D | |
| Fruits and Nuts | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Apples | 33 | 158 | 13128 trees | |
| Peaches | 5 | D | D | |
| Pecans | 3 | 49 | D | |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.