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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chimayo

New Mexico · 2,924 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 $31,474. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $92,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,924
+5%since 1990
from 2,772 in 1990
1990 – 2024
378 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 358 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+13%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chimayo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,474
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,858 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,023
+82%since 1990
from $9,341 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $71,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$454
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $323 in 1990
US average: $602
86.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
13.6% rent
2.9
−19%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(2,629)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score73%(2,023)
2000
White, non-Hispanic8.1%(238)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino90.8%(2,656)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score19.3%(565)
19
−74%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 34.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chimayo, New Mexico earns about $31,474 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Chimayo, New Mexico?

About 11.8% 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 19.0% of people in Chimayo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chimayo, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Chimayo, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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