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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chimayo

New Mexico · 2,772 residents · 7.736 sq mi
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Chimayo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,858. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,772
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,924 in 2000
1990 – 2024
358 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.1
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chimayo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,858
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,474 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,341
−45%vs 2000
vs $17,023 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $92,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$323
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $454 in 2000
US average: $450
85.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
14.8% rent
3.6
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(238)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino90.8%(2,656)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(565)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(2,629)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.9%(553)
Diversity Score73%(2,023)
73
+278%vs 2000
vs 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.8%
−13.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.7 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chimayo, New Mexico?

Chimayo, New Mexico has about 2,772 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chimayo, New Mexico earns about $19,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chimayo, New Mexico expensive?

In Chimayo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Chimayo, New Mexico?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chimayo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chimayo, New Mexico?

About 19.8% of people in Chimayo, 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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