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CITY · 2020 ACS

Chili

New Mexico · 541 residents · 3.283 sq mi
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Chili has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $241,400. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
541
−1%since 2019
from 549 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Median age
48.3
−22%since 2019
from 61.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
983606228841K201020202024Chili
2024209
201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(31)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(27)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(40)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.5%(30)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(35)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.4%(40)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.4%(56)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.8%(69)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6417%(92)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.2%(77)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.7%(36)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,098
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $49,508 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,912
+5%since 2019
from $21,843 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$241,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $234,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
10.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.9%(477)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(61)
Black1.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(457)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(2)
Ancestry
German2.5%(17)
Irish2.5%(17)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
−17.3 ptssince 2019
from 36.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
74.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 74.0% in 2019
Female
28.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.0% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(54)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married51.6%(80)
Widowed37.4%(58)
Divorced11%(17)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chili, New Mexico?

Chili, New Mexico has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chili, New Mexico earns about $51,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chili, New Mexico expensive?

In Chili, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $241,400.

How educated are people in Chili, New Mexico?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chili, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chili, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Chili, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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