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Cannon AFB

New Mexico · 2,245 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 $37,979. Population has declined 12% since 2000. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,245
−12%since 2000
from 2,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
383 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.1
+1%since 2000
from 21.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cannon AFB
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,979
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,465 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,305
+24%since 2000
from $11,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
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 gross rent
$868
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
30.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
3.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,421)
Black12.7%(284)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(338)
Asian2.4%(54)
Other2.2%(50)
Diversity Score64.8%(1,455)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.2 min
−18%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
40.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

Cannon AFB, New Mexico has about 2,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cannon AFB, New Mexico earns about $37,979 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 $868 a month.

How educated are people in Cannon AFB, New Mexico?

About 21.5% 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 12.6% 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 1,067 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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