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Cloudcroft

New Mexico · 750 residents · 1.636 sq mi
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Cloudcroft has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,300. With a median age of 53.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
750
Unchangedsince 2000
from 749 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.2
+24%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4566799031K1K1990201020202024Cloudcroft
2024630
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,165
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,202
Unchangedsince 2000
from $21,301 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+83%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(116)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.4%(258)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(587)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14%(105)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4%(30)
Diversity Score40.4%(303)
Diversity Score
40
+17%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cloudcroft, New Mexico?

Cloudcroft, New Mexico has about 750 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cloudcroft, New Mexico earns about $32,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cloudcroft, New Mexico expensive?

In Cloudcroft, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Cloudcroft, New Mexico?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cloudcroft, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cloudcroft, New Mexico?

About 40.3% of people in Cloudcroft, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cloudcroft, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Cloudcroft, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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