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Barton

New Mexico · 1,282 residents · 9.157 sq mi
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Barton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,800. Population has fallen 18% since 2021, a loss of 272 residents. Median home value is $270,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,282
−18%vs 2021
vs 1,554 in 2021
2020 – 2024
140 / sq mi
−18%vs 2021
vs 170 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
50.0
+9%vs 2021
vs 46.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,615 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$37,975
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $37,989 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$270,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $283,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
95.7%
+5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.9% in 2021
4.3% rent
3.8
−1%vs 2021
vs 3.8 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(914)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(616)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(24)
Diversity Score62.1%(965)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(899)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino24%(308)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other7.7%(99)
Diversity Score58.7%(753)
59
−5%vs 2021
vs 62 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 34.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
9.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.9 min
+10%vs 2021
vs 33.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
85.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
47.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
56.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.8% in 2021
54.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.2% in 2021
2.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
3.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.8% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton, New Mexico?

Barton, New Mexico has about 1,282 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Barton, New Mexico earns about $70,800 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 $270,100.

How educated are people in Barton, New Mexico?

About 30.8% 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 4.5% of people in Barton, 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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