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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alamogordo

New Mexico · 27,596 residents · 21.572 sq mi
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Alamogordo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,579. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 7,986 residents. Median home value is $57,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,596
−22%vs 2000
vs 35,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−22%vs 2000
vs 1,649 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 33.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K32K34K37K1990201020202024Alamogordo
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,579
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,928 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,255
−23%vs 2000
vs $14,662 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
13.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$364
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $456 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(20,570)
Black5.3%(1,882)
Hispanic / Latino32%(11,383)
Asian1.4%(515)
Other0%
Diversity Score66%(23,500)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83%(22,916)
Black6.1%(1,674)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(6,789)
Asian1.9%(535)
Other9%(2,471)
Diversity Score63.6%(17,561)
Diversity Score
64
−4%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamogordo, New Mexico?

Alamogordo, New Mexico has about 27,596 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Alamogordo, New Mexico earns about $24,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamogordo, New Mexico expensive?

In Alamogordo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $57,700, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Alamogordo, New Mexico?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alamogordo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamogordo, New Mexico?

About 13.5% of people in Alamogordo, 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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