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Boles Acres

New Mexico · 1,638 residents · 12.24 sq mi
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Boles Acres has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,861. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value is $122,700. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,638
+40%since 2000
from 1,172 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.9
+23%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Boles Acres
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,861
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,048 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,907
+37%since 2000
from $18,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$122,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$569
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,240)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(318)
Asian1.5%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.4%(728)
Diversity Score
44
+16%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

Boles Acres, New Mexico has about 1,638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boles Acres, New Mexico earns about $44,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boles Acres, New Mexico expensive?

In Boles Acres, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $122,700, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Boles Acres, New Mexico?

About 26.6% 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 12.7% 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 265 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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