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CITY · 2010 ACS

Blanco

New Mexico · 388 residents · 6.145 sq mi
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Blanco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,591. Population has fallen 27% since 2011, a loss of 146 residents. Median home value is $86,000. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 75% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
388
−27%vs 2011
vs 534 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
−27%vs 2011
vs 87 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+79%vs 2011
vs 23.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
15156298440581201020202024Blanco
2024492
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,591
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,942 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,895
+9%vs 2011
vs $33,887 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.349 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services15.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing13.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$86,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−54.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.4%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.7%(479)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.1%(123)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino59%(229)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.8%(232)
Diversity Score
60
+159%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 11.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.9% in 2011
Female
46.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanco, New Mexico?

Blanco, New Mexico has about 388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blanco, New Mexico earns about $76,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blanco, New Mexico expensive?

In Blanco, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $86,000.

How educated are people in Blanco, New Mexico?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Blanco, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blanco, New Mexico?

About 8.8% of people in Blanco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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