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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chamisal

New Mexico · 301 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 $18,250. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,800. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

301
+18%since 1990
from 255 in 1990
1990 – 2024
183 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 155 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+5%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2262703143584021990201020202024Chamisal
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,250
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,641
+55%since 1990
from $5,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
30.2%
−10.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+98%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $144 in 1990
US average: $602
86.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
14.0% rent
3.2
−40%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(255)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score72.8%(186)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(43)
14
−80%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.9%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.0%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

42.2 min
+21%since 1990
from 34.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamisal, New Mexico?

Chamisal, New Mexico has about 301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chamisal, New Mexico earns about $18,250 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 $58,800, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Chamisal, New Mexico?

About 14.5% 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 30.2% 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 46 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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