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Deming

New Mexico · 14,855 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 $25,916. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,300. The poverty rate of 33.4% 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: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,855
+5%since 2000
from 14,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
889 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Deming
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,916
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,081 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,593
+24%since 2000
from $10,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.8%(4,275)
Black0.9%(139)
Hispanic / Latino68.6%(10,190)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other1.3%(195)
Diversity Score56%(8,321)
Diversity Score
56
−3%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deming, New Mexico?

Deming, New Mexico has about 14,855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Deming, New Mexico earns about $25,916 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Deming, New Mexico?

About 12.9% 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 33.4% 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 3,885 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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