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Center Point

New Mexico · 2,286 residents · 9.19 sq mi
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Center Point is a city of 2,286 people in New Mexico. The median age is 55.5, about 17 years above the US median. 93% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 18% of adults. The foreign-born share is 3%. The typical home is worth $193,000.

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

2,286
−3%since 2023
from 2,366 in 2023
2020 – 2024
249 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 257 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
55.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.19 sq mi
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Center Point
20242K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.2%(28)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(148)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(52)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(180)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.7%(15)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.6%(266)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.7%(359)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.5%(424)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.3%(349)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.7%(244)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7%(160)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,358
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,714 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$193,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $206,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,396
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,290 in 2023
US average: $1,442
93.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
6.5% rent
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.54 people
−1%since 2023
from 2.56 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
18.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+31.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
−9%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,984)
Black1.6%(39)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(223)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other3.4%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(1,923)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(164)
Asian1.7%(40)
Other5.6%(128)
35
−1%since 2023
from 36 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.6%(128)
Spaniard0.3%(7)
Asian origin
Chinese1.7%(40)
Ancestry
German10.4%(238)
English7.3%(168)
Irish5.8%(132)
French2.6%(60)
British1.9%(43)
Italian1.6%(37)
Welsh1.3%(29)
Portuguese1.2%(28)
Scottish1.2%(27)
Polish1.1%(25)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(21)
American0.9%(20)
Norwegian0.3%(7)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.6 min
+10%since 2023
from 27.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
81.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
14.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.9%
US average: 74.6%
4.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
24.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
55.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
65.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.6%
US average: 95.5%
97.4%
US average: 87.7%
93.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.7%(376)
Married50.4%(444)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.9%(61)
Women 15+
Never married18.5%(218)
Married42.7%(502)
Widowed18.9%(222)
Divorced20%(235)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.8%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.1%
US average: 13.8%
34.7%
US average: 18.4%
11.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.6%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era43.6%(51)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II41.9%(49)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 117 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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