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Boles Acres

New Mexico · 1,848 residents · 12.24 sq mi
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Boles Acres has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,788. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,848
+58%since 2000
from 1,172 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
151 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+14%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Boles Acres
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,788
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,048 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,595
+106%since 2000
from $18,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+40%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services21.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration21.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(932)
Black1.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(181)
Asian1.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,167)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(429)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other12.2%(226)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,230)
Diversity Score
67
+73%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

Boles Acres, New Mexico has about 1,848 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

The typical household in Boles Acres, New Mexico earns about $52,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Boles Acres, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

About 16.2% of people in Boles Acres, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boles Acres, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Boles Acres, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 475 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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