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Church Rock

New Mexico · 1,542 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 $37,917. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,400. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,542
+43%since 2000
from 1,077 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
+43%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3426699961K2K2000201020202024Church Rock
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,753
+88%since 2000
from $6,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,400
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−28%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(11)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.1%(1,482)
Diversity Score6.9%(106)
Diversity Score
7
−89%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2013
from 51.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Church Rock, New Mexico?

Church Rock, New Mexico has about 1,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Church Rock, New Mexico earns about $37,917 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 $33,400, and the typical rent is about $793 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 27.1% of people in Church Rock, 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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