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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cannon AFB

New Mexico · 2,557 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 $18,465. Population has fallen 23% since 1990, a loss of 755 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

2,557
−23%since 1990
from 3,312 in 1990
1990 – 2024
436 / sq mi
−23%since 1990
from 565 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
21.9
−4%since 1990
from 22.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cannon AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,465
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,292 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,562
+53%since 1990
from $7,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$29,000
US average: $120,530
$475
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $374 in 1990
US average: $602
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
97.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(2,663)
Black12.7%(421)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(309)
Asian4.8%(160)
Diversity Score54.5%(1,805)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(1,645)
Black13%(333)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(310)
Asian5.4%(138)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,604)
63
+15%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 97.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.7 min
−10%since 1990
from 9.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

Cannon AFB, New Mexico has about 2,557 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cannon AFB, New Mexico earns about $18,465 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 median home is worth about $29,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

About 10.1% 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 12.0% 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 755 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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