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CITY · 2010 ACS

Crystal

New Mexico · 311 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 $24,554. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $91,400. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 144%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
311
−10%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
68 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+38%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2462883293704122000201020202024Crystal
2024287
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,554
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,217
+146%since 2000
from $7,002 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance44.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services23%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
13.7%
−61.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+211%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.9%(298)
Diversity Score3.3%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−95%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.0 min
+48%since 2000
from 37.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
28.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Female
58.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, New Mexico?

Crystal, New Mexico has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crystal, New Mexico earns about $24,554 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 $91,400.

How educated are people in Crystal, New Mexico?

About 4.7% 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 19.2% of people in Crystal, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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