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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Black Rock

New Mexico · 1,252 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 $16,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 50% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,100. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,252
+50%since 1990
from 832 in 1990
1990 – 2024
717 / sq mi
+50%since 1990
from 477 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.5
+3%since 1990
from 21.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Rock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,442
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,952
+41%since 1990
from $4,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
61.8%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,100
−56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $97,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$273
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $268 in 1990
US average: $602
16.6%
+12.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
83.4% rent
3.4
−56%since 1990
from 7.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score28.1%(234)
2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(99)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score52%(651)
52
+85%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−12.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−80%since 1990
from 67.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Rock, New Mexico?

Black Rock, New Mexico has about 1,252 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, New Mexico earns about $16,442 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, New Mexico?

About 13.5% 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 61.8% of people in Black Rock, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Rock, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Rock, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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