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Center Point

New Mexico · 2,286 residents · 9.193 sq mi
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Center Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,358. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,286
−3%since 2023
from 2,366 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 257 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Center Point
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,358
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,349
+6%since 2023
from $34,131 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+7%since 2023
from 0.447 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $206,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,396
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,290 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
6.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−9%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,984)
Black1.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(223)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other3.4%(80)
Diversity Score35.8%(847)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,923)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(164)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other5.6%(128)
Diversity Score35.4%(810)
Diversity Score
35
−1%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+10%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
Female
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Center Point, New Mexico?

Center Point, New Mexico has about 2,286 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Center Point, New Mexico?

The typical household in Center Point, New Mexico earns about $51,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Center Point, New Mexico expensive?

In Center Point, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $193,000, and the typical rent is about $1,396 a month.

How educated are people in Center Point, New Mexico?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Center Point, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Center Point, New Mexico?

About 11.6% of people in Center Point, 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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