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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chama

New Mexico · 1,096 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Chama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,514. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $61,800. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,096
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
380 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6988489991K1K1990201020202024Chama
2024776
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,514
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,513 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,579
−55%vs 2000
vs $16,670 in 2000
US average: $14,340
38.6%
+20.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
65.1%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
34.9% rent
4.3
+61%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.9%(323)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino71.2%(854)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.5%(606)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(958)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino75%(822)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(134)
Diversity Score70.2%(770)
70
+39%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−10.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.1 min
+99%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chama, New Mexico?

Chama, New Mexico has about 1,096 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Chama, New Mexico?

The typical household in Chama, New Mexico earns about $14,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chama, New Mexico expensive?

In Chama, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Chama, New Mexico?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chama, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chama, New Mexico?

About 38.6% of people in Chama, 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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