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Alamo

New Mexico · 1,085 residents · 39.174 sq mi
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Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,050. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,100. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% 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
1,085
−8%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.0
+19%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1464457441K1K2000201020202024Alamo
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,050
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$8,587
+113%since 2000
from $4,039 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
39.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$391
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
32.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(33)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other89.9%(975)
Diversity Score14.7%(160)
Diversity Score
15
−69%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.8%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, New Mexico?

Alamo, New Mexico has about 1,085 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, New Mexico?

The typical household in Alamo, New Mexico earns about $23,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, New Mexico expensive?

In Alamo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $56,100, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, New Mexico?

About 2.8% 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 39.3% of people in Alamo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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