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Barton

New Mexico · 1,302 residents · 9.157 sq mi
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Barton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,723. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 299 residents. Median home value is $323,700. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,302
−19%since 2023
from 1,601 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 175 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+6%since 2023
from 48.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K20202024Barton
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,723
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,849 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,571
+14%since 2023
from $42,513 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+6%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$323,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $336,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−1%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(1,098)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(473)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(30)
Diversity Score55.3%(885)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(996)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(47)
Diversity Score46.7%(609)
Diversity Score
47
−15%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+1%since 2023
from 31.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
50.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton, New Mexico?

Barton, New Mexico has about 1,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barton, New Mexico earns about $81,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton, New Mexico expensive?

In Barton, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $323,700.

How educated are people in Barton, New Mexico?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Barton, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton, New Mexico?

About 6.6% of people in Barton, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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