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Buckhorn

New Mexico · 200 residents · 4.636 sq mi
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Buckhorn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,135. Population has fallen 17% since 2011, a loss of 40 residents. Median home value is $121,200. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% 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
200
−17%vs 2011
vs 240 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
−17%vs 2011
vs 52 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.9
+51%vs 2011
vs 35.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3103204304405201020202024Buckhorn
202476
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,135
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,769 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$18,467
−9%vs 2011
vs $20,341 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+17%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing34.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$121,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $116,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−18.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
59.0%
+19.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+114%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19%(38)
Diversity Score
19
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.5% in 2011
Female
58.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.5% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.3%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

Buckhorn, New Mexico has about 200 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buckhorn, New Mexico earns about $22,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buckhorn, New Mexico expensive?

In Buckhorn, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $121,200.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Buckhorn, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

About 10.5% of people in Buckhorn, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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