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Agua Fria

New Mexico · 2,913 residents · 2.424 sq mi
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Agua Fria has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,787. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,913
+42%since 2000
from 2,051 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+29%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Agua Fria
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,787
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,978 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,783
+155%since 2000
from $14,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,270
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
42.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18%(525)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(2,270)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other2.7%(78)
Diversity Score44%(1,283)
Diversity Score
44
+13%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+86%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

Agua Fria, New Mexico has about 2,913 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Agua Fria, New Mexico earns about $50,787 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 typical rent is about $1,270 a month.

How educated are people in Agua Fria, New Mexico?

About 11.9% 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 16.4% 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 670 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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