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Algodones

New Mexico · 720 residents · 7.307 sq mi
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Algodones has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $276,900. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
720
+5%since 2000
from 688 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+41%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6028411K1K2K2000201020202024Algodones
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,238
+210%since 2000
from $15,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
8.7
+135%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(188)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino64.7%(466)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(71)
Diversity Score64.9%(467)
Diversity Score
65
+38%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+8%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Algodones, New Mexico?

Algodones, New Mexico has about 720 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Algodones, New Mexico earns about $31,875 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 $276,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Algodones, New Mexico?

About 20.3% 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 20.6% of people in Algodones, 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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