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Center Point

New Mexico · 2,435 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 $37,474. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $181,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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

2,435
+2%vs 2021
vs 2,377 in 2021
2020 – 2024
265 / sq mi
+2%vs 2021
vs 259 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
45.4
−17%vs 2021
vs 54.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,474
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $42,770 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$25,751
−7%vs 2021
vs $27,753 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 30.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$181,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $180,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$956
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,047 in 2021
US average: $1,124
82.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.4% in 2021
17.3% rent
4.8
+15%vs 2021
vs 4.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,878)
Black1.6%(37)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(328)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other3.8%(90)
Diversity Score44.3%(1,054)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,790)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(454)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.6%(64)
Diversity Score46.1%(1,123)
46
+4%vs 2021
vs 44 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
4.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−17%vs 2021
vs 23.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
82.4%
−6.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
49.0%
+2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
35.3%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.5% in 2021
50.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.5% in 2021
2.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
5.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Center Point, New Mexico?

Center Point, New Mexico has about 2,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Center Point, New Mexico earns about $37,474 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 $181,700, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Center Point, New Mexico?

About 15.8% 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 4.9% 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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