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Galisteo

New Mexico · 253 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 $26,122. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $388,100. With a median age of 57.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−5%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
75 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
57.2
+23%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1211802402993582000201020202024Galisteo
2024231
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,122
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,641
Unchangedsince 2000
from $27,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food12.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,100
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,125 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
35.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
14.9
+404%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(164)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(79)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(143)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.8%
+53.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
39.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
43.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
51.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
Female
60.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Galisteo, New Mexico?

Galisteo, New Mexico has about 253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Galisteo, New Mexico earns about $26,122 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 $388,100, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Galisteo, New Mexico?

About 78.8% 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 31.1% 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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