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Chamita

New Mexico · 870 residents · 3.851 sq mi
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Chamita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 10% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $126,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
870
−10%vs 2011
vs 969 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
226 / sq mi
−10%vs 2011
vs 252 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−3%vs 2011
vs 40.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
8018869711K1K201020202024Chamita
2024867
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,667 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,591
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $18,511 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $137,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$660
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $538 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−54.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.9% in 2011
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−7%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(64)
Black1.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino89.9%(871)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(18)
Diversity Score23.4%(227)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(40)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(727)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(28)
Diversity Score20.9%(182)
Diversity Score
21
−11%vs 2011
vs 23 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
−11%vs 2011
vs 26.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.7%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.3%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Female
53.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Foreign born
12.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamita, New Mexico?

Chamita, New Mexico has about 870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamita, New Mexico earns about $37,500 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 $126,600, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Chamita, New Mexico?

About 8.2% 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 14.5% of people in Chamita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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