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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Española

New Mexico · 9,688 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 $27,144. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value is $93,000. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,688
+15%since 1990
from 8,389 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,178 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,020 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.9
+10%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,144
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,303
+62%since 1990
from $8,816 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.6%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 26.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$389
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
29.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−11%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(7,355)
Black0.5%(44)
Hispanic / Latino83.6%(7,010)
Asian0.1%(10)
Diversity Score70.1%(5,878)
2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(1,145)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(8,175)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score28.2%(2,731)
Diversity Score
28
−60%since 1990
from 70 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−30%since 1990
from 24.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Española, New Mexico?

Española, New Mexico has about 9,688 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Española, New Mexico earns about $27,144 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $389 a month.

How educated are people in Española, New Mexico?

About 16.5% 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 21.6% of people in Española, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Española, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Española, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,299 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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