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Cañoncito

New Mexico · 1,253 residents · 9.91 sq mi
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Cañoncito has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,220. Population has grown 32% since 2023. Median home value is $387,900. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,253
+32%since 2023
from 946 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
+32%since 2023
from 95 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.3
−2%since 2023
from 59.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9151K1K1K1K20202024Cañoncito
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,220
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,072 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,102
+2%since 2023
from $43,424 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−3%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$387,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $402,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,011
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,700 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
−11%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.2%(399)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(33)
Diversity Score65.7%(622)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.6%(584)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(55)
Diversity Score67.6%(847)
Diversity Score
68
+3%since 2023
from 66 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 67.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
Female
55.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 56.4% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cañoncito, New Mexico?

Cañoncito, New Mexico has about 1,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cañoncito, New Mexico earns about $78,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cañoncito, New Mexico expensive?

In Cañoncito, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $387,900, and the typical rent is about $3,011 a month.

How educated are people in Cañoncito, New Mexico?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cañoncito, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cañoncito, New Mexico?

About 8.2% of people in Cañoncito, 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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