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Alamo

New Mexico · 1,150 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 $18,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,150
−3%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+45%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1464457441K1K2000201020202024Alamo
2024246
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,971
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$7,944
+97%since 2000
from $4,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
74.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
0.5
−80%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(26)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(34)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other97.7%(1,123)
Diversity Score14.3%(164)
Diversity Score
14
−70%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.8%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2013
from 56.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, New Mexico?

Alamo, New Mexico has about 1,150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alamo, New Mexico earns about $18,971 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Alamo, New Mexico?

About 3.0% 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 74.1% of people in Alamo, 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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