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Cimarron

New Mexico · 784 residents (2025 est.) · 2.117 sq mi
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Cimarron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,324. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,600. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
701
−24%since 2000
from 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
331 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.4
+42%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:784 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6677708739751K1990201020202024Cimarron
2024701
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,324
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,281
+98%since 2000
from $14,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−13%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39%(358)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino58.9%(540)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(552)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(291)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(400)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1%(7)
Diversity Score62.7%(440)
Diversity Score
63
+4%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.4%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 66.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 33.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cimarron, New Mexico?

Cimarron, New Mexico has about 701 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cimarron, New Mexico earns about $41,324 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cimarron, New Mexico expensive?

In Cimarron, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $126,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Cimarron, New Mexico?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cimarron, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cimarron, New Mexico?

About 5.4% of people in Cimarron, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cimarron, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Cimarron, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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