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CITY · 2020 ACS

Buckhorn

New Mexico · 172 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 $46,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 54.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+15%since 2019
from 150 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
54.6
−27%since 2019
from 74.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
3103204304405201020202024Buckhorn
202476
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.5%(6)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(4)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(2)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.5%(18)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.9%(17)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.7%(15)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6423.3%(40)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7418%(31)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(7)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,806
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,132 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$29,218
+54%since 2019
from $19,023 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
43.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
2010 – 2020
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Swedish37.8%(56)
Scottish29.7%(44)
German27%(40)
English14.2%(21)
Dutch11.5%(17)
Irish6.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Swedish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 12.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
Female
53.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(32)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(44)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

Buckhorn, New Mexico has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Buckhorn, New Mexico earns about $46,806 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 $154,400.

How educated are people in Buckhorn, New Mexico?

About 33.1% 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 0.0% of people in Buckhorn, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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