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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Española

New Mexico · 8,389 residents · 8.222 sq mi
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Española has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,785. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $76,200. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,389
−13%vs 2000
vs 9,688 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,020 / sq mi
−13%vs 2000
vs 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Española
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,785
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,144 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,816
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,303 in 2000
US average: $14,340
26.3%
+4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$76,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $389 in 2000
US average: $450
67.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
32.1% rent
3.9
+12%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,145)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(8,175)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.2%(2,731)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(7,355)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(7,010)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other11.7%(980)
Diversity Score70.1%(5,878)
70
+149%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Española, New Mexico?

Española, New Mexico has about 8,389 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Española, New Mexico earns about $19,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Española, New Mexico expensive?

In Española, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $76,200, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Española, New Mexico?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Española, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Española, New Mexico?

About 26.3% of people in Española, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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