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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alamogordo

New Mexico · 35,582 residents · 21.572 sq mi
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The short version

Alamogordo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,928. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,582
+29%since 1990
from 27,596 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,649 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 1,279 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+8%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K32K34K37K1990201020202024Alamogordo
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,928
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,579 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,662
+30%since 1990
from $11,255 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$456
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $364 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
60.7%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
39.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 35,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alamogordo, New Mexico earns about $30,928 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 $68,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Alamogordo, New Mexico?

About 14.6% 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 16.5% of people in Alamogordo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamogordo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamogordo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,986 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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