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Crystal

New Mexico · 287 residents · 4.55 sq mi
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Crystal has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $89,000. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−17%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+31%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2462883293704122000201020202024Crystal
2024287
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,318
+147%since 2000
from $7,002 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−17%since 2010
from 0.522 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services26%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$483
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
10.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.5%(274)
Diversity Score10.9%(31)
Diversity Score
11
−82%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
−23%since 2000
from 37.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 31.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2016
from 38.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, New Mexico?

Crystal, New Mexico has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crystal, New Mexico earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crystal, New Mexico expensive?

In Crystal, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Crystal, New Mexico?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Crystal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crystal, New Mexico?

About 33.8% of people in Crystal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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