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Arroyo Seco

New Mexico · 1,785 residents · 6.826 sq mi
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Arroyo Seco has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $377,200. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 43% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,785
+3%vs 2011
vs 1,732 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 254 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
−11%vs 2011
vs 55.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7161K2K2K3K201020202024Arroyo Seco
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,234
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $63,287 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,300
−9%vs 2011
vs $32,164 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.435 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food15%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $444,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−51.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.8% in 2011
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
41.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−33.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+14%vs 2011
vs 7.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(994)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(738)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,059)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(920)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(812)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other5.4%(97)
Diversity Score69%(1,232)
Diversity Score
69
+13%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 30.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.4%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Female
49.4%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Foreign born
7.7%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has about 1,785 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico earns about $47,234 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 $377,200.

How educated are people in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 42.9% 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 10.8% of people in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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