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Chamita

New Mexico · 867 residents · 3.851 sq mi
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Chamita has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,472. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $222,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
867
+5%since 2023
from 829 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
225 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 215 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−10%since 2023
from 43.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8018869711K1K201020202024Chamita
2024867
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,472
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,813 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,370
−1%since 2023
from $32,652 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.427 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $230,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $725 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−12%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(47)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino91.1%(755)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(23)
Diversity Score20.8%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(58)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino91.3%(792)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(13)
Diversity Score20.1%(174)
Diversity Score
20
−3%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+10%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 85.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.6% in 2023
Female
54.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 61.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamita, New Mexico?

Chamita, New Mexico has about 867 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamita, New Mexico earns about $68,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamita, New Mexico expensive?

In Chamita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $222,300, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Chamita, New Mexico?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chamita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamita, New Mexico?

About 19.8% of people in Chamita, 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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