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Alamo

New Mexico · 246 residents · 39.174 sq mi
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Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 937 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 85.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 85.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−79%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
85.3
+291%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1464457441K1K2000201020202024Alamo
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,539
+359%since 2000
from $4,039 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−67.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
−44%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
0.0%
−77.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.1%
+61.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(13)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(48)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(557)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.2%(222)
Diversity Score22.3%(55)
Diversity Score
22
−53%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
31.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
74.3%
+74.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
6.5%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
93.5%
+49.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
69.9%
+48.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 56.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
8.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 4.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
8.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, New Mexico?

Alamo, New Mexico has about 246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Alamo, New Mexico?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alamo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamo, New Mexico?

About 1.2% of people in Alamo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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