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Eagle Nest

New Mexico · 290 residents · 4.484 sq mi
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Eagle Nest has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $95,900. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
−5%since 2000
from 306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
65 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.1
+16%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1652433213994771990201020202024Eagle Nest
2024451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,477 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,155
+7%since 2000
from $17,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
55.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−9%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(246)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(60)
Asian1%(3)
Other12.2%(35)
Diversity Score58.8%(170)
Diversity Score
59
+95%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
42.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.8%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Nest, New Mexico?

Eagle Nest, New Mexico has about 290 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Nest, New Mexico?

The typical household in Eagle Nest, New Mexico earns about $43,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Nest, New Mexico expensive?

In Eagle Nest, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Nest, New Mexico?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle Nest, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Nest, New Mexico?

About 7.3% of people in Eagle Nest, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Nest, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Nest, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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