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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 $35,833. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 92 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
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: 261
Median age
38.8
+27%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1372032683333991990201020202024Alcalde
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,910
+24%since 2000
from $13,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,600
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−53.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.5
−32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.6%(261)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(25)
Diversity Score
9
−54%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−3%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcalde, New Mexico?

Alcalde, New Mexico has about 285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcalde, New Mexico earns about $35,833 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 $52,600.

How educated are people in Alcalde, New Mexico?

About 9.2% 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 11.9% 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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