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Blanco

New Mexico · 491 residents · 6.145 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 332 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
+209%since 2019
from 159 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+209%since 2019
from 26 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+19%since 2019
from 43.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
15156298440581201020202024Blanco
2024492
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,938
Unchangedsince 2019
from $32,031 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical24.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services24.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration24.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.2%
+33.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
17.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic30.2%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.3%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.5%(12)
Diversity Score64.4%(102)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(202)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino49.5%(243)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other19.1%(94)
Diversity Score78.6%(386)
Diversity Score
79
+22%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
51.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2019
from 24.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blanco, New Mexico?

Blanco, New Mexico has about 491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Blanco, New Mexico?

About 10.3% 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 29.9% of people in Blanco, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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