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Alcalde

New Mexico · 285 residents · 0.516 sq mi
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Alcalde has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $250,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−24%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
552 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+34%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1372032683333991990201020202024Alcalde
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,104
+128%since 2000
from $13,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+41%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,425
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+141%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(29)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino89.1%(336)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(7)
Black2.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(267)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score15.1%(43)
Diversity Score
15
−22%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+41.6 ptssince 2017
from 45.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2016
from 27.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.6%
−20.0 ptssince 2016
from 72.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcalde, New Mexico?

Alcalde, New Mexico has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcalde, New Mexico earns about $48,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcalde, New Mexico expensive?

In Alcalde, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in Alcalde, New Mexico?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alcalde, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcalde, New Mexico?

About 17.2% of people in Alcalde, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alcalde, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Alcalde, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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