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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Anthony

New Mexico · 5,107 residents · 2.699 sq mi
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Anthony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,274. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 2,797 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $42,900. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,107
−35%vs 2000
vs 7,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,892 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 2,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 24.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Anthony
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,274
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,547 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,350
−35%vs 2000
vs $6,674 in 2000
US average: $14,340
47.4%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$42,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
67.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
32.9% rent
3.2
+56%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(233)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(7,623)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(628)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(4,991)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(30)
Diversity Score62.9%(3,211)
63
+692%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

1.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
35.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+50%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Anthony, New Mexico?

Anthony, New Mexico has about 5,107 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Anthony, New Mexico earns about $13,274 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anthony, New Mexico expensive?

In Anthony, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $42,900, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Anthony, New Mexico?

About 1.0% of adults age 25 and over in Anthony, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anthony, New Mexico?

About 47.4% of people in Anthony, 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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