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Black Rock

New Mexico · 1,323 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 $22,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,800. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,323
+6%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
758 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.5
+9%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7471K1K2K2K1990201020202024Black Rock
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,262
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,442 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,661
+25%since 2000
from $6,952 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.9%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
84.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(110)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2%(27)
Asian1%(13)
Other79.5%(1,051)
Diversity Score29.4%(389)
Diversity Score
29
−43%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
26.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
46.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
38.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Rock, New Mexico?

Black Rock, New Mexico has about 1,323 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Rock, New Mexico earns about $22,262 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Black Rock, New Mexico?

About 11.0% 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 40.9% 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 491 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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