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Aztec

New Mexico · 6,201 residents · 17.062 sq mi
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Aztec has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $160,000. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,201
−3%since 2000
from 6,378 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
363 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Aztec
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,018
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,110 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,535
+46%since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+54%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(4,438)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(1,226)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(2,758)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(3,626)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino24.3%(1,506)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other15.1%(937)
Diversity Score70.5%(4,374)
Diversity Score
71
+63%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aztec, New Mexico?

Aztec, New Mexico has about 6,201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aztec, New Mexico earns about $44,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aztec, New Mexico expensive?

In Aztec, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Aztec, New Mexico?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Aztec, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aztec, New Mexico?

About 27.6% of people in Aztec, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aztec, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Aztec, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 722 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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