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Bluewater

New Mexico · 628 residents · 3.546 sq mi
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Bluewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,556. Population has grown 23% since 2011. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
628
+23%vs 2011
vs 509 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
+23%vs 2011
vs 144 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+103%vs 2011
vs 20.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,556
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $29,844 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2018
Per capita income
$13,560
+54%vs 2011
vs $8,804 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.203
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.193 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $93,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2014
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−40.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.3% in 2011
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.1%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.2%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−42.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.1 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.1%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(60)
Diversity Score74%(377)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(400)
Black1.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(129)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other9.5%(60)
Diversity Score61.7%(388)
Diversity Score
62
−17%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
47.1%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
52.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluewater, New Mexico?

Bluewater, New Mexico has about 628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bluewater, New Mexico earns about $29,556 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 $91,800.

How educated are people in Bluewater, New Mexico?

About 17.8% 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 4.8% of people in Bluewater, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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