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Garfield

New Mexico · 85 residents · 0.777 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 84.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−13%since 2023
from 98 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
−13%since 2023
from 126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 29.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
055111166221201020202024Garfield
202485
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,745
+75%since 2023
from $6,151 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing84.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction84.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.8%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(7)
Diversity Score18.9%(16)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
Female
28.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
Foreign born
84.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
26.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
91.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garfield, New Mexico?

Garfield, New Mexico has about 85 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Garfield, New Mexico?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Garfield, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garfield, New Mexico?

About 84.7% of people in Garfield, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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