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Casa Colorada

New Mexico · 351 residents · 5.519 sq mi
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Casa Colorada has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,310. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 295 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351
+527%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
+527%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971932903862000201020202024Casa Colorada
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,310
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,616
+334%since 2000
from $7,059 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+33.6 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−23%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2010
from 11.4% in 2010
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2010
from 43.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.0
−7%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.2%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(202)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(214)
Diversity Score
61
+39%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−12%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+45.0 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2010
from 54.8% in 2010
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+22.4 ptssince 2010
from 39.4% in 2010
Female
38.2%
−22.4 ptssince 2010
from 60.6% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2010
from 23.4% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2016
from 35.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
41.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2016
from 64.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

Casa Colorada, New Mexico has about 351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

The typical household in Casa Colorada, New Mexico earns about $47,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casa Colorada, New Mexico expensive?

In Casa Colorada, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $235,400.

How educated are people in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Casa Colorada, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Casa Colorada, 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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