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Acomita Lake

New Mexico · 339 residents · 3.916 sq mi
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Acomita Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,968. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
+9%since 2000
from 312 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
87 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 80 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+50%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1984116258391K1990201020202024Acomita Lake
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,968
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,269
+79%since 2000
from $9,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
10.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other95.4%(323)
Diversity Score9.4%(32)
Diversity Score
9
−75%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−30.8 ptssince 2011
from 35.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2013
from 52.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

Acomita Lake, New Mexico has about 339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Acomita Lake, New Mexico earns about $70,968 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Acomita Lake, New Mexico?

About 7.0% 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 3.9% 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 70 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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