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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Anthony

New Mexico · 7,904 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 $22,547. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,600. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,904
+55%since 1990
from 5,107 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,928 / sq mi
+55%since 1990
from 1,892 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.1
+9%since 1990
from 22.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Anthony
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,547
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,274 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,674
+53%since 1990
from $4,350 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.0%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $255 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
31.9% rent
2.1
−36%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,077)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(4,991)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(3,211)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(233)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino96.4%(7,623)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score7.9%(628)
8
−87%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
39.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 35.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−34%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 7,904 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Anthony, New Mexico earns about $22,547 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 $46,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Anthony, New Mexico?

About 5.4% 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 38.0% of people in Anthony, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anthony, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Anthony, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,797 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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