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Carnuel

New Mexico · 1,019 residents · 5.318 sq mi
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Carnuel has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,462. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,000. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,019
+17%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+28%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5058691K2K2K2000201020202024Carnuel
2024877
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,462
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,628
+70%since 2000
from $18,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+21%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44%(448)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino50.9%(519)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(11)
Diversity Score64.2%(654)
Diversity Score
64
+2%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carnuel, New Mexico?

Carnuel, New Mexico has about 1,019 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Carnuel, New Mexico earns about $63,462 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 $251,000.

How educated are people in Carnuel, New Mexico?

About 26.2% 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 2.0% of people in Carnuel, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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