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Deming

New Mexico · 14,116 residents · 16.715 sq mi
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Deming has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,081. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,200. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,116
+29%since 1990
from 10,970 in 1990
1990 – 2025
845 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 656 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+2%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Deming
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,081
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,570 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,943
+40%since 1990
from $7,801 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $251 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
31.7% rent
2.7
−7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(9,270)
Black2%(220)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(6,260)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score71.4%(7,834)
2000
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(4,578)
Black1%(148)
Hispanic / Latino64.6%(9,116)
Asian0.5%(64)
Diversity Score57.7%(8,148)
58
−19%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deming, New Mexico?

Deming, New Mexico has about 14,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Deming, New Mexico earns about $20,081 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Deming, New Mexico?

About 9.7% 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 32.9% 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 3,146 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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