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Bluewater

New Mexico · 275 residents · 11.762 sq mi
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Bluewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $337,900. With a median age of 59.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+14%since 2023
from 241 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 20 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.4
−2%since 2023
from 60.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
16419422525528520202024Bluewater
2024275
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $121,083 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,535
−16%since 2023
from $51,854 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.227
+18%since 2023
from 0.193 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance30.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services14.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $268,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.2%
+40.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.7%(144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(127)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(23)
Diversity Score71.6%(197)
Diversity Score
72
+20%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.0% in 2023
Female
62.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewater, New Mexico?

Bluewater, New Mexico has about 275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluewater, New Mexico earns about $122,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluewater, New Mexico expensive?

In Bluewater, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $337,900.

How educated are people in Bluewater, New Mexico?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Bluewater, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluewater, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Bluewater, 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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