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Chamisal

New Mexico · 310 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 $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
+3%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
189 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262703143584021990201020202024Chamisal
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,362
+101%since 2000
from $8,641 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$706
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+77%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.8%(269)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other9.1%(28)
Diversity Score38.2%(118)
Diversity Score
38
+167%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
−6%since 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
42.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamisal, New Mexico?

Chamisal, New Mexico has about 310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamisal, New Mexico earns about $27,500 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $706 a month.

How educated are people in Chamisal, New Mexico?

About 19.6% 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 23.2% 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 55 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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