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Casa Colorada

New Mexico · 272 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 $12,235. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 216 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,600. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 72% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
272
+386%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+386%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+7%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971932903862000201020202024Casa Colorada
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$12,235
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,146
+129%since 2000
from $7,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information54.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,600
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−48.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
7.4
+39%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino71%(193)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(139)
Diversity Score
51
+16%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
45.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.8%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
Female
60.6%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.4%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

Casa Colorada, New Mexico has about 272 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Casa Colorada, New Mexico earns about $12,235 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 $90,600.

How educated are people in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

About 6.8% 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 38.9% 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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