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Capulin

New Mexico · 79 residents · 1.484 sq mi
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Capulin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
Unchangedsince 2023
from 79 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 53 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
66.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
255381108136201020202024Capulin
202479
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,464
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $34,808 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,330
+4%since 2023
from $24,362 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−6%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
37.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic62%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.9%(47)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(48)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% 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
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
Female
38.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capulin, New Mexico?

Capulin, New Mexico has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Capulin, New Mexico earns about $34,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capulin, New Mexico expensive?

In Capulin, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $48,200.

How educated are people in Capulin, New Mexico?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Capulin, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capulin, New Mexico?

About 6.3% of people in Capulin, 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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