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Chamisal

New Mexico · 255 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 $36,042. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,100. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−15%since 2000
from 301 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+40%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262703143584021990201020202024Chamisal
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,042
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,175
+203%since 2000
from $8,641 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score40.2%(102)
Diversity Score
40
+181%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 42.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamisal, New Mexico?

Chamisal, New Mexico has about 255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamisal, New Mexico earns about $36,042 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 $122,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Chamisal, New Mexico?

About 14.4% 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 19.2% of people in Chamisal, 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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