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Crownpoint

New Mexico · 2,882 residents · 67.5 sq mi
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With 2,882 people, Crownpoint is a city in New Mexico. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. The poverty rate is 31.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. 44% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $61,100, having more than doubled since 2000. This skews young, with a median age of 33.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,882
+10%since 2000
from 2,630 in 2000
1990 – 2024
43 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 35 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
33.9
+31%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
67.5 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024Crownpoint
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.4%(70)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.3%(96)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.1%(291)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.9%(286)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.7%(135)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3422.2%(640)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(376)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(315)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(367)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747%(202)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(79)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,011
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,550
+116%since 2000
from $9,964 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
31.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.486
+12%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$61,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$593
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256 in 2000
US average: $1,442
43.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
56.1% rent
20.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.98 people
−31%since 2009
from 4.31 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.2
−4%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.3%(217)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(31)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(106)
Black0.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(62)
Asian1.4%(41)
Other91.8%(2,647)
19
−24%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 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
Mexican1.8%(51)
Guatemalan0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino1.4%(41)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(1)
Ancestry
English0.6%(17)
Italian0.3%(10)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(10)
Scottish0.3%(10)
Irish0.3%(9)
Polish0.3%(9)
Section 05

Education

14.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
85.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
2.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
59.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 65.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
26.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
54.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
1.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
19.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2013
from 40.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 39.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
81.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 78.8% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
42.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 47.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married63%(701)
Married27.2%(302)
Widowed2.2%(24)
Divorced7.6%(85)
Women 15+
Never married61.4%(806)
Married19.8%(260)
Widowed3.7%(49)
Divorced15.1%(198)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

19.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2013
from 40.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
3.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
47.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
33.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
54.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)26.2%(22)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)14.3%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.4%(18)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 84 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crownpoint, New Mexico?

Crownpoint, New Mexico has about 2,882 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crownpoint, New Mexico earns about $51,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crownpoint, New Mexico expensive?

In Crownpoint, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $61,100, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Crownpoint, New Mexico?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Crownpoint, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crownpoint, New Mexico?

About 31.5% of people in Crownpoint, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crownpoint, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Crownpoint, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 751 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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