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Costilla

New Mexico · 205 residents · 3.026 sq mi
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Costilla has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,461. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 122 residents. Median home value is $175,700. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
+147%vs 2011
vs 83 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
+147%vs 2011
vs 27 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
−1%vs 2011
vs 45.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
13145278410542201020202024Costilla
2024450
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,461
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $11,029 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$10,330
+26%vs 2011
vs $8,223 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−21.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
+90%vs 2011
vs 0.137 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information42.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance24.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical24.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $190,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2013
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−74.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
−15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.6%
−30.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
11.4
−34%vs 2011
vs 17.3 in 2011
2010 – 2013
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.2%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(75)
Diversity Score
37
−23%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
−14.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
−14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
9.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
Female
91.0%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Costilla, New Mexico?

Costilla, New Mexico has about 205 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Costilla, New Mexico earns about $15,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Costilla, New Mexico expensive?

In Costilla, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $175,700.

How educated are people in Costilla, New Mexico?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Costilla, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Costilla, New Mexico?

About 24.8% of people in Costilla, 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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