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Carnuel

New Mexico · 877 residents · 5.318 sq mi
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Carnuel is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $294,600. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 55% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
877
+1%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+28%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5058691K2K2K2000201020202024Carnuel
2024877
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,988
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,583
+119%since 2000
from $18,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−18%since 2010
from 0.488 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−9%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(403)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino51.1%(446)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.8%(547)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(327)
Black5.2%(46)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(413)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.4%(91)
Diversity Score78.2%(686)
Diversity Score
78
+25%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2016
from 63.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2016
from 31.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnuel, New Mexico?

Carnuel, New Mexico has about 877 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carnuel, New Mexico earns about $98,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carnuel, New Mexico expensive?

In Carnuel, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $294,600.

How educated are people in Carnuel, New Mexico?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Carnuel, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carnuel, New Mexico?

About 13.6% of people in Carnuel, 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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