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Cliff

New Mexico · 284 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 $31,638. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 149 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $231,000. With a median age of 52.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
284
+110%since 2019
from 135 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+110%since 2019
from 13 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.0
−6%since 2019
from 55.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
72174277380482201020202024Cliff
2024106
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,638
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $31,146 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,062
−10%since 2019
from $17,787 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $227,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
20.6% rent
Afford Score
7.3
Unchangedsince 2019
from 7.3 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.1%(70)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(27)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23.6%(67)
Diversity Score
24
−55%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 83.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
Female
42.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cliff, New Mexico?

Cliff, New Mexico has about 284 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cliff, New Mexico earns about $31,638 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 $231,000.

How educated are people in Cliff, New Mexico?

About 15.6% 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 28.3% 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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