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Chamita

New Mexico · 1,005 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 $33,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $215,600. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,005
+12%since 2019
from 899 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 233 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
−18%since 2019
from 53.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8018869711K1K201020202024Chamita
2024867
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,792 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,184
+6%since 2019
from $23,699 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $173,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $625 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
17.9% rent
Afford Score
6.5
+11%since 2019
from 5.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(79)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino82.6%(743)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other7.3%(66)
Diversity Score38%(341)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(81)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino80.9%(813)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other6.4%(64)
Diversity Score35.2%(354)
Diversity Score
35
−7%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+4%since 2019
from 29.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 98.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
Female
48.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamita, New Mexico?

Chamita, New Mexico has about 1,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamita, New Mexico earns about $33,333 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 $215,600, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Chamita, New Mexico?

About 7.5% 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 20.6% of people in Chamita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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