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Arroyo Seco

New Mexico · 1,979 residents · 6.826 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $237,100. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,979
+10%since 2019
from 1,794 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
+10%since 2019
from 263 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+25%since 2019
from 44.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7161K2K2K3K201020202024Arroyo Seco
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,953
−10%since 2019
from $24,329 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $251,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−22.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
22.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(455)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(1,339)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.3%(849)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,005)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(837)
Asian1%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.5%(1,257)
Diversity Score
64
+34%since 2019
from 47 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−16%since 2019
from 22.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
56.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
9.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has about 1,979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Arroyo Seco, New Mexico expensive?

In Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $237,100.

How educated are people in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico?

About 22.4% 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 1.6% of people in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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