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Agua Fria

New Mexico · 2,800 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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Agua Fria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,792. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,900. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,800
+37%since 2000
from 2,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,155 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+15%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Agua Fria
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,792
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,978 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,170
+15%since 2000
from $14,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+37%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.4%(514)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(2,219)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.4%(1,102)
Diversity Score
39
+1%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+95%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
34.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

Agua Fria, New Mexico has about 2,800 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Agua Fria, New Mexico earns about $32,792 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 $165,900, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

About 6.4% 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 32.2% of people in Agua Fria, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Agua Fria, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Agua Fria, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 783 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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