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Chimayo

New Mexico · 3,177 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 $38,407. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,000. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,177
+9%since 2000
from 2,924 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 378 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chimayo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,407
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,474 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,400
+2%since 2000
from $17,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.6%
−57.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+36%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9%(286)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino89.4%(2,840)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.2%(71)
Diversity Score25.7%(818)
Diversity Score
26
+33%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
32.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chimayo, New Mexico?

Chimayo, New Mexico has about 3,177 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chimayo, New Mexico earns about $38,407 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 $153,000, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Chimayo, New Mexico?

About 7.7% 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 24.2% 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 405 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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