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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chaparral

New Mexico · 3,015 residents · 59.064 sq mi
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Chaparral has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,528. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 3,102 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,000. At a median age of 25.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,015
−51%vs 2000
vs 6,117 in 2000
1990 – 2024
51 / sq mi
−51%vs 2000
vs 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.2
−12%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K6K11K15K20K1990201020202024Chaparral
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,528
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,692 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,228
−28%vs 2000
vs $10,033 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 31.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$352
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $407 in 2000
US average: $450
82.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
17.3% rent
2.5
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,951)
Black1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(3,945)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(3,507)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,882)
Black1.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino52.5%(1,582)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other2.5%(74)
Diversity Score61%(1,840)
61
+6%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.5%
+6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chaparral, New Mexico?

Chaparral, New Mexico has about 3,015 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chaparral, New Mexico earns about $21,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chaparral, New Mexico expensive?

In Chaparral, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Chaparral, New Mexico?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chaparral, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chaparral, New Mexico?

About 26.5% of people in Chaparral, 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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