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Dulce

New Mexico · 2,623 residents · 12.826 sq mi
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Dulce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,818. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,800. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,623
+8%since 1990
from 2,438 in 1990
1990 – 2024
205 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 190 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.1
+14%since 1990
from 22.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Dulce
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,818
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,174 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,108
+60%since 1990
from $6,310 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.5%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,800
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$282
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+13.2 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
32.3% rent
1.5
−18%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(153)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(258)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score34.8%(847)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(65)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(308)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score36.4%(956)
36
+5%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 9.5 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 Dulce, New Mexico?

Dulce, New Mexico has about 2,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dulce, New Mexico earns about $26,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dulce, New Mexico expensive?

In Dulce, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $39,800, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Dulce, New Mexico?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dulce, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dulce, New Mexico?

About 29.5% of people in Dulce, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dulce, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Dulce, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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