CensusEasy
CITY

Hagerman

New Mexico · 957 residents (2025 est.) · 1.356 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Roswell micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Hagerman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,674. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 319 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $109,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
849
−27%since 2000
from 1,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
626 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
+27%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:957 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5337319281K1K1990201020202024Hagerman
2024849
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,674
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,666
+193%since 2000
from $10,114 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−2%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
RELATED:See current rent listings in Hagerman on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.9%(419)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(738)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(677)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(184)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.9%(661)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score43.4%(368)
Diversity Score
43
−25%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+78%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 50.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 49.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Hagerman

Webster
Pop 989
Southport
Pop 873
Pioneer
Pop 868
Dagsboro
Pop 983
Places similar to Hagerman
Head to head

Compare Hagerman to nearby cities

HAGERMAN VS
Artesia
Income$74,915+16%
Home value$229,400+109%
Population12,735+1231%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAGERMAN VS
Roswell
Income$51,583−20%
Home value$152,600+39%
Population46,878+4798%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAGERMAN VS
Carlsbad
Income$72,306+12%
Home value$200,000+82%
Population32,524+3299%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
HAGERMAN VS
Lovington
Income$68,821+6%
Home value$166,100+52%
Population11,620+1114%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Hagerman, New Mexico?

Hagerman, New Mexico has about 849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hagerman, New Mexico earns about $64,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hagerman, New Mexico expensive?

In Hagerman, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $109,600, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Hagerman, New Mexico?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hagerman, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hagerman, New Mexico?

About 14.4% of people in Hagerman, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hagerman, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Hagerman, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Hagerman with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →