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Chamisal

New Mexico · 300 residents · 1.641 sq mi
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Chamisal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $221,800. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the New Mexico median.

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

Total population
300
Unchangedsince 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
183 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+28%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262703143584021990201020202024Chamisal
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,375
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$221,800
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+84%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score29.7%(89)
Diversity Score
30
+107%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.3 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2012
from 48.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 37.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.1%
+28.5 ptssince 2016
from 20.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2016
from 73.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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