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Galisteo

New Mexico · 231 residents · 3.372 sq mi
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Galisteo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,955. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,344,300. With a median age of 66.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 452%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
231
−13%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.6
+43%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1211802402993582000201020202024Galisteo
2024231
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,955
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,001
+33%since 2000
from $27,719 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−14%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information65.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,344,300
+452%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
40.8
+1284%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.7%(41)
Diversity Score78.3%(181)
Diversity Score
78
+36%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.5%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
0.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−46.5 ptssince 2011
from 94.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.5%
+36.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galisteo, New Mexico?

Galisteo, New Mexico has about 231 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Galisteo, New Mexico earns about $32,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Galisteo, New Mexico expensive?

In Galisteo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $1,344,300.

How educated are people in Galisteo, New Mexico?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Galisteo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Galisteo, New Mexico?

About 9.1% of people in Galisteo, 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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