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Black Rock

New Mexico · 832 residents · 1.746 sq mi
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Black Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,500. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 420 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,500. At a median age of 21.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

832
−34%vs 2000
vs 1,252 in 2000
1990 – 2024
477 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
21.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 22.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Rock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,442 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,933
−29%vs 2000
vs $6,952 in 2000
US average: $14,340
65.6%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$97,500
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$268
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $273 in 2000
US average: $450
4.5%
−12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
95.5% rent
7.8
+129%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(99)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(651)
1990
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.2%(742)
Diversity Score28.1%(234)
28
−46%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+12.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.9%
−8.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
6.4%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

67.4 min
+390%vs 2000
vs 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Black Rock, New Mexico?

Black Rock, New Mexico has about 832 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Black Rock, New Mexico?

The typical household in Black Rock, New Mexico earns about $12,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Rock, New Mexico expensive?

In Black Rock, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $268 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, New Mexico?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Black Rock, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Black Rock, New Mexico?

About 65.6% of people in Black Rock, 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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