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Cliff

New Mexico · 106 residents · 10.253 sq mi
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Cliff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,969. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 26 residents. Median home value is $220,800. With a median age of 69.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico 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

Total population
106
−20%since 2023
from 132 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 13 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.5
+1%since 2023
from 68.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
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

Median household income
$47,969
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,964 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$220,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $252,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
35.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 32.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
−23%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
Diversity Score
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)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
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
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Frequently asked

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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