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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alcalde

New Mexico · 317 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 $14,375. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,000. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

317
−16%vs 2000
vs 377 in 2000
1990 – 2024
614 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.7
−16%vs 2000
vs 30.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1372032683333991990201020202024Alcalde
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,375
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,969 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,519
−60%vs 2000
vs $13,656 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.4%
+31.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,000
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
84.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
2.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.1%(295)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(27)
Diversity Score67.6%(214)
68
+248%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.8%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
+5%vs 2000
vs 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcalde, New Mexico?

Alcalde, New Mexico has about 317 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Alcalde, New Mexico earns about $14,375 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 $31,000, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Alcalde, New Mexico?

About 4.3% 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 44.4% of people in Alcalde, 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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