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Deming

New Mexico · 14,944 residents (2025 est.) · 16.715 sq mi
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Deming has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,400. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,221
+8%since 2000
from 14,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,944 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Deming
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,165
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,185
+103%since 2000
from $10,943 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+3%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+38%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(4,578)
Black1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(9,116)
Asian0.5%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(8,148)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(3,435)
Black1.5%(228)
Hispanic / Latino71.9%(10,941)
Asian1.7%(262)
Other2.3%(355)
Diversity Score53.9%(8,206)
Diversity Score
54
−7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+33.2 ptssince 2017
from 48.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 45.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
57.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 53.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deming, New Mexico?

Deming, New Mexico has about 15,221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deming, New Mexico earns about $34,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deming, New Mexico expensive?

In Deming, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $127,400, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Deming, New Mexico?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Deming, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deming, New Mexico?

About 30.9% of people in Deming, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deming, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Deming, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,251 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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