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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Estancia

New Mexico · 1,584 residents · 6.168 sq mi
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Estancia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,276. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 837 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

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
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,584
+112%since 1990
from 747 in 1990
1990 – 2025
257 / sq mi
+112%since 1990
from 121 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
−9%since 1990
from 37.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6171K1K2K2K1990201020202024Estancia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,276
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,946 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,479
+1%since 1990
from $8,379 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $290 in 1990
US average: $602
78.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
21.4% rent
2.4
−17%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(621)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino56%(418)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score72%(538)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36%(570)
Black10.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino50.6%(801)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score72.2%(1,144)
72
Unchangedsince 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.2 min
−28%since 1990
from 42.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Estancia, New Mexico?

Estancia, New Mexico has about 1,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Estancia, New Mexico earns about $24,276 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Estancia, New Mexico?

About 7.3% 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 25.3% 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 837 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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