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Crystal

New Mexico · 302 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 $41,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,400. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−13%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.4
+20%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2462883293704122000201020202024Crystal
2024287
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,086
+130%since 2000
from $7,002 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services25.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(2)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.7%(292)
Diversity Score8.1%(24)
Diversity Score
8
−87%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 37.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crystal, New Mexico?

Crystal, New Mexico has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crystal, New Mexico earns about $41,250 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 $51,400.

How educated are people in Crystal, New Mexico?

About 20.5% 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 28.1% of people in Crystal, 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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