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Algodones

New Mexico · 1,479 residents · 7.307 sq mi
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Algodones has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,994. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 791 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $234,800. With a median age of 54.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,479
+115%since 2000
from 688 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
202 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.4
+64%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6028411K1K2K2000201020202024Algodones
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,994
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,648
+213%since 2000
from $15,214 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.588
+17%since 2010
from 0.502 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance15.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
−7%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(162)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino73.4%(505)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(324)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(1,017)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.1%(209)
Diversity Score59.7%(884)
Diversity Score
60
+27%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2016
from 52.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 40.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algodones, New Mexico?

Algodones, New Mexico has about 1,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Algodones, New Mexico earns about $67,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Algodones, New Mexico expensive?

In Algodones, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $234,800.

How educated are people in Algodones, New Mexico?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Algodones, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Algodones, New Mexico?

About 18.1% of people in Algodones, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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