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Chamisal

New Mexico · 300 residents · 1.64 sq mi
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With 300 people, Chamisal is a city in New Mexico. At a median age of 50.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 42 minutes. That trails the New Mexico median by roughly 42%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

300
Unchangedsince 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2024
183 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 147 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
50.4
+28%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.64 sq mi
Population, 19902024
22627031435840219902000201020202024Chamisal
2024300
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(17)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(13)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(36)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(44)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(36)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.3%(52)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.3%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(34)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$37,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,073
+306%since 2000
from $8,641 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.498
+17%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$221,800
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$950
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
82.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.6% rent
26.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.40 people
+13%since 2009
from 2.13 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
25.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
5.9
−11%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
30
−53%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 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
Mexican7%(21)
Ancestry
English4.3%(13)
Irish2.7%(8)
German1.7%(5)
Polish1.3%(4)
Dutch1%(3)
Italian1%(3)
Belgian0.7%(2)
French0.7%(2)
Russian0.7%(2)
Bulgarian0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
15.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
10.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
47.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
26.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

62.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
37.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
31.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2012
from 48.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2013
from 18.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
76.0%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 37.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
84.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
49.1%
+28.5 ptssince 2016
from 20.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
49.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.7%(63)
Married33.1%(54)
Widowed4.3%(7)
Divorced23.9%(39)
Women 15+
Never married15.4%(16)
Married52.9%(55)
Widowed10.6%(11)
Divorced21.2%(22)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

13.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2013
from 18.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
31.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
34.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
39.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.6% in 2020
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)11.8%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.1%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 17 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 Chamisal, New Mexico?

Chamisal, New Mexico has about 300 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamisal, New Mexico earns about $37,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamisal, New Mexico expensive?

In Chamisal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $221,800, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Chamisal, New Mexico?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chamisal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamisal, New Mexico?

About 19.9% of people in Chamisal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chamisal, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Chamisal, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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