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Estancia

New Mexico · 1,242 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 $33,636. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 342 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,242
−22%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+13%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6171K1K2K2K1990201020202024Estancia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,636
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,276 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,468
+165%since 2000
from $8,479 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction36.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.1%(399)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino65%(807)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score58.1%(722)
Diversity Score
58
−20%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−20%since 2000
from 30.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
35.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.4%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estancia, New Mexico?

Estancia, New Mexico has about 1,242 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estancia, New Mexico earns about $33,636 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Estancia, New Mexico?

About 10.8% 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 11.0% 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 495 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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