CITY · 2020 ACS
Bluewater
New Mexico · 464 residents · 3.546 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 382 residents. The poverty rate of 54.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024133
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade51.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(51)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(123)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(252)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Bluewater, New Mexico?
Bluewater, New Mexico has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Bluewater, New Mexico?
About 22.2% 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 54.0% of people in Bluewater, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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