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Cliff

New Mexico · 106 residents · 10.3 sq mi
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Cliff is home to 106 people in New Mexico. At a median age of 69.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 92% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 10 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median household income is $47,969, under the $82,259 national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

106
−20%since 2023
from 132 in 2023
2010 – 2024
10 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 13 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
69.5
+1%since 2023
from 68.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
10.3 sq mi
Population, 20102024
72174277380482201020202024Cliff
2024106
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6424.5%(26)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7450.9%(54)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8418.9%(20)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,969
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,964 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$32,984
+17%since 2023
from $28,152 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.350
+15%since 2023
from 0.304 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction40%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$220,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $252,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
8.2% rent
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.45 people
−13%since 2023
from 1.67 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
37.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
4.6
−23%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(4)
36
+41%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.5%(8)
Ancestry
American33%(35)
German13.2%(14)
English8.5%(9)
Irish7.5%(8)
Czech6.6%(7)
Polish5.7%(6)
Scottish5.7%(6)
Welsh5.7%(6)
Section 05

Education

29.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
60.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
96.2%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married11.1%(6)
Married24.1%(13)
Widowed14.8%(8)
Divorced50%(27)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married65.4%(34)
Widowed34.6%(18)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
18.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
43.4%
US average: 13.8%
69.8%
US average: 18.4%
7.5%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
55.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
69.8%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(13)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 13 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Cliff, New Mexico?

Cliff, New Mexico has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cliff, New Mexico earns about $47,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cliff, New Mexico expensive?

In Cliff, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $220,800.

How educated are people in Cliff, New Mexico?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cliff, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cliff, New Mexico?

About 9.4% of people in Cliff, 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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