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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cannon AFB

New Mexico · 3,312 residents · 5.863 sq mi
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Cannon AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,292. Population has grown 30% since 2000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,312
+30%vs 2000
vs 2,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
565 / sq mi
+30%vs 2000
vs 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
22.8
+4%vs 2000
vs 21.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cannon AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,292
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $18,465 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,577
−34%vs 2000
vs $11,562 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
7.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$374
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $475 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,663)
Black12.7%(421)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(309)
Asian4.8%(160)
Other2.1%(68)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,805)
Diversity Score
55
−13%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

Cannon AFB, New Mexico has about 3,312 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Cannon AFB, New Mexico earns about $20,292 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 $374 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

About 14.1% 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 7.7% of people in Cannon AFB, 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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