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Church Rock

New Mexico · 1,381 residents · 18.341 sq mi
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Church Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,083. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $39,100. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,381
+28%since 2000
from 1,077 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
+47%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3426699961K2K2000201020202024Church Rock
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,083
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,202
+168%since 2000
from $6,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
+52%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,100
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
−9%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(7)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(646)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.8%(1,378)
Diversity Score0.5%(7)
Diversity Score
1
−99%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+109%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.1%
−30.7 ptssince 2013
from 51.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+31.1 ptssince 2017
from 35.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2016
from 47.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Church Rock, New Mexico?

Church Rock, New Mexico has about 1,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Church Rock, New Mexico?

The typical household in Church Rock, New Mexico earns about $35,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Church Rock, New Mexico expensive?

In Church Rock, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $39,100, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Church Rock, New Mexico?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Church Rock, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Church Rock, New Mexico?

About 33.7% of people in Church Rock, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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