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Arroyo Seco

New Mexico · 2,112 residents · 6.826 sq mi
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Arroyo Seco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $603,500. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,112
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,107 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 309 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+4%since 2023
from 57.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7161K2K2K3K201020202024Arroyo Seco
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.9%(40)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(88)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(138)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.4%(389)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(188)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.1%(45)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.8%(354)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7436.3%(767)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(62)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(41)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,348
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $69,917 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,844
+19%since 2023
from $38,673 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
+11%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$603,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $525,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,634
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,687 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.7
+29%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(1,254)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(1,189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(923)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2011 – 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
Spaniard26.2%(554)
Mexican8.3%(175)
Ancestry
English19.7%(416)
Irish12.4%(261)
Scottish9.1%(192)
German4.7%(100)
Greek3.3%(70)
Italian1.8%(38)
French1.6%(33)
Swiss1.5%(32)
RANKED:Largest Spaniard population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
−1%since 2023
from 23.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
Female
49.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(286)
Married50.5%(538)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced22.6%(241)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(168)
Married58%(584)
Widowed7.1%(71)
Divorced18.3%(184)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has about 2,112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

The typical household in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico earns about $62,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arroyo Seco, New Mexico expensive?

In Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $603,500, and the typical rent is about $1,634 a month.

How educated are people in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 9.0% of people in Arroyo Seco, 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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