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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Agua Fria

New Mexico · 3,583 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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Agua Fria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,686. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value is $80,700. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,583
+75%vs 2000
vs 2,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,478 / sq mi
+75%vs 2000
vs 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 31.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Agua Fria
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,686
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,978 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,758
−30%vs 2000
vs $14,023 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$80,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $121,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$427
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $477 in 2000
US average: $450
83.4%
+17.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
16.6% rent
3.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(373)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino79.2%(1,625)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score39%(800)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,881)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(2,370)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(695)
Diversity Score74.2%(2,659)
74
+90%vs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.4%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+120%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

Agua Fria, New Mexico has about 3,583 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

The typical household in Agua Fria, New Mexico earns about $23,686 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agua Fria, New Mexico expensive?

In Agua Fria, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Agua Fria, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

About 22.6% of people in Agua Fria, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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