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Acomita Lake

New Mexico · 590 residents · 3.916 sq mi
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Acomita Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,346. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
+89%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+31%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1984116258391K1990201020202024Acomita Lake
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,346
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,938
+43%since 2000
from $9,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.342
−19%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.6%(505)
Diversity Score31.6%(186)
Diversity Score
32
−15%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
70.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−58.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 4.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.4%
−19.6 ptssince 2013
from 52.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
+34.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2016
from 35.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

Acomita Lake, New Mexico has about 590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

The typical household in Acomita Lake, New Mexico earns about $85,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Acomita Lake, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

About 22.9% of people in Acomita Lake, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Acomita Lake, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Acomita Lake, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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