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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cimarron

New Mexico · 758 residents · 2.117 sq mi
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Cimarron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,404. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

758
−17%vs 2000
vs 917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
358 / sq mi
−17%vs 2000
vs 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.6
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6677708739751K1990201020202024Cimarron
2024701
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,404
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,359
−41%vs 2000
vs $14,248 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.5%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$260
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
73.8%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.5% in 2000
26.2% rent
2.3
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(681)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(450)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(74)
Diversity Score67.5%(511)
67
+12%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
−5.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.4%
−10.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cimarron, New Mexico?

Cimarron, New Mexico has about 758 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Cimarron, New Mexico earns about $17,404 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 $39,800, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Cimarron, New Mexico?

About 11.1% 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 19.5% of people in Cimarron, 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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