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Fence Lake

New Mexico · 17 residents · 3.001 sq mi
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Population has fallen 85% since 2019, a loss of 96 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 68.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17
−85%since 2019
from 113 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−85%since 2019
from 38 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−48%since 2019
from 73.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
03367100133201020202024Fence Lake
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$11,538
−8%since 2019
from $12,569 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food100%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
88.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.6% in 2019
11.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(5)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2022
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
Female
28.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fence Lake, New Mexico?

Fence Lake, New Mexico has about 17 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fence Lake, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fence Lake, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fence Lake, New Mexico?

About 68.6% of people in Fence Lake, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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