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Continental Divide

New Mexico · 231 residents · 2.435 sq mi
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Continental Divide has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,284. Population has grown 33% since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

231
+33%since 2023
from 174 in 2023
2020 – 2024
95 / sq mi
+33%since 2023
from 71 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
52.5
−29%since 2023
from 74.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
217813619325020202024Continental Divide
2024231
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,284
US average: $82,259
2021 – 2024
$22,482
−7%since 2023
from $24,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.338
+191%since 2023
from 0.116 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade65.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other76.4%(133)
Diversity Score48.4%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.7%(154)
Diversity Score61.6%(142)
62
+27%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

55.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
34.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
61.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2023
from 41.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
45.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Continental Divide, New Mexico?

Continental Divide, New Mexico has about 231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Continental Divide, New Mexico?

The typical household in Continental Divide, New Mexico earns about $61,284 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Continental Divide, New Mexico?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Continental Divide, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Continental Divide, New Mexico?

About 11.3% of people in Continental Divide, 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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