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Casa Colorada

New Mexico · 279 residents · 5.519 sq mi
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Casa Colorada is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 223 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
+398%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+398%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+8%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971932903862000201020202024Casa Colorada
2024351
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,750
+316%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,918
+550%since 2000
from $7,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
+65.5 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27%
US avg: 4.7%
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
1.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(94)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(172)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.1%(162)
Diversity Score
58
+33%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+12%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2010
from 54.8% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2010
from 39.4% in 2010
Female
29.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2010
from 60.6% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

Casa Colorada, New Mexico has about 279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Casa Colorada, New Mexico earns about $104,750 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 $142,500.

How educated are people in Casa Colorada, New Mexico?

About 24.0% 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 4.8% 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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