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Angustura

New Mexico · 1,997 residents · 4.77 sq mi
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Angustura is home to 1,997 people in New Mexico. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The poverty rate is 26.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. Median home value sits at $170,400. Households take in $53,750 at the median, 35% less than the US figure. Households here earn about 16% less than in New Mexico as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,997
−1%since 2023
from 2,024 in 2023
2020 – 2024
419 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 424 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.1
+18%since 2023
from 31.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
4.77 sq mi
Population, 20202024
1K2K2K2K2K20202024Angustura
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(149)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.6%(172)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.6%(71)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(142)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(110)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3414.5%(289)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(186)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5418.7%(374)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(207)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(236)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(56)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(5)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,948 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$29,406
+53%since 2023
from $19,278 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.577
+36%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$170,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $191,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
$1,175
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $979 in 2023
US average: $1,442
65.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
34.5% rent
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.95 people
+4%since 2023
from 3.78 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
27.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.2
−12%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(899)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(1,105)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(584)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino69.7%(1,392)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(21)
54
−15%since 2023
from 63 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican29.7%(593)
Ancestry
English9.8%(195)
German5.1%(101)
American2%(40)
Irish1.4%(28)
Section 05

Education

8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
+43%since 2023
from 14.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
97.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.0%
US average: 74.6%
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
46.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
12.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
22.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
52.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.8%
US average: 95.5%
87.7%
US average: 87.7%
63.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
36.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.9%(471)
Married42.5%(410)
Widowed0.6%(6)
Divorced8%(77)
Women 15+
Never married29.3%(188)
Married62.2%(399)
Widowed1.7%(11)
Divorced6.7%(43)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

22.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
24.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.7%
US average: 13.8%
15.1%
US average: 18.4%
43.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
26.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
59.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)76.2%(32)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era23.8%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 42 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Angustura, New Mexico?

Angustura, New Mexico has about 1,997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Angustura, New Mexico earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Angustura, New Mexico expensive?

In Angustura, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $170,400, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Angustura, New Mexico?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Angustura, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Angustura, New Mexico?

About 26.3% of people in Angustura, 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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