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Cannon AFB

New Mexico · 2,405 residents · 5.863 sq mi
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Cannon AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,000. Population has declined 6% since 2000. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,405
−6%since 2000
from 2,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
410 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
+5%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cannon AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,465 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,596
+130%since 2000
from $11,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+1%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,206
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(1,645)
Black13%(333)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(310)
Asian5.4%(138)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(1,604)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,264)
Black7%(169)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(665)
Asian4.6%(110)
Other8.2%(197)
Diversity Score79.2%(1,905)
Diversity Score
79
+26%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−9%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 78.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

Cannon AFB, New Mexico has about 2,405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

The typical household in Cannon AFB, New Mexico earns about $63,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cannon AFB, New Mexico expensive?

In Cannon AFB, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $1,206 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cannon AFB, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

About 8.5% of people in Cannon AFB, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cannon AFB, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Cannon AFB, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 907 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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