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Estancia

New Mexico · 1,321 residents (2025 est.) · 6.168 sq mi
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Estancia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,846. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,432
−10%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+42%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,321 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6171K1K2K2K1990201020202024Estancia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,846
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,717
+192%since 2000
from $8,479 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−5%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−24%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36%(570)
Black10.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(801)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.2%(1,144)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.7%(439)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(938)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(51)
Diversity Score59.5%(851)
Diversity Score
59
−18%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
−6%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
28.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
39.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−63.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.8%
+21.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.2%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 33.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2016
from 46.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.6%
−18.4 ptssince 2016
from 53.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estancia, New Mexico?

Estancia, New Mexico has about 1,432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estancia, New Mexico earns about $53,846 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estancia, New Mexico expensive?

In Estancia, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $99,000, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Estancia, New Mexico?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Estancia, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estancia, New Mexico?

About 22.6% of people in Estancia, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estancia, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Estancia, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 685 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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