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Fort Wingate

New Mexico · 726 residents · 2.015 sq mi
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Fort Wingate is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

726
+61%since 2023
from 451 in 2023
2020 – 2024
360 / sq mi
+61%since 2023
from 224 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.3
−3%since 2023
from 34.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
28840852764676620202024Fort Wingate
2024726
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$50,168
−27%since 2023
from $68,399 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.245
+47%since 2023
from 0.167 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$1,101
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,088 in 2023
US average: $1,442
26.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
74.0% rent
20.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
50.8%
+50.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(150)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.7%(116)
Diversity Score81.9%(369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(183)
Asian0%(0)
Other44.9%(326)
Diversity Score80.7%(586)
81
−1%since 2023
from 82 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
48.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 14.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
39.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
59.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
14.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
93.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
53.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
19.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Fort Wingate, New Mexico?

Fort Wingate, New Mexico has about 726 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Wingate, New Mexico?

The typical household in Fort Wingate, New Mexico earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Wingate, New Mexico expensive?

In Fort Wingate, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Wingate, New Mexico?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Wingate, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Wingate, New Mexico?

About 29.6% of people in Fort Wingate, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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