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Anthony

New Mexico · 8,693 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 $27,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% 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 $93,500. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,693
+10%since 2000
from 7,904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,221 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
+29%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Anthony
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,625
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,715
+76%since 2000
from $6,674 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+64%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(172)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino97.4%(8,466)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(475)
Diversity Score
5
−31%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+131%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anthony, New Mexico?

Anthony, New Mexico has about 8,693 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anthony, New Mexico earns about $27,625 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 $93,500, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Anthony, New Mexico?

About 8.6% 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 37.8% 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 3,586 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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