Total population (1996 census): 5958
County seat: Lordsburg
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Cereals | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Maize=Corn | 4 | 1278 | 198402 bu | |
| Sorghum for Grain or Seed | 10 | 918 | 98022 bu | |
| Barley | 3 | 586 | 74265 bu | |
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 22 | 974 | 5086 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 18 | 600 | 3587 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 9 | D | D | |
| Vegetables | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Hot Peppers | 19 | 2519 | ||
| Watermelons | 4 | 39 | ||
| Fruits and Nuts | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Pecans | 8 | 67 | 2525 in shell | |
| Other Crops | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Cotton | 12 | 1219 | 1433 bales | |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.