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Haystack

New Mexico · 250 residents · 4.262 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 97 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,300. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
250
−28%since 2023
from 347 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
59 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 81 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−34%since 2023
from 57.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11718024330536820202024Haystack
2024250
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,159
+38%since 2023
from $11,696 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
+18%since 2023
from 0.351 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $109,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.8%(329)
Diversity Score12.3%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.8%(232)
Diversity Score16.7%(42)
Diversity Score
17
+36%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.4%
+35.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% 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
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.4% in 2023
Female
59.6%
+36.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
−38.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
33.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Haystack, New Mexico?

Haystack, New Mexico has about 250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Haystack, New Mexico expensive?

In Haystack, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $106,300.

How educated are people in Haystack, New Mexico?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Haystack, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Haystack, New Mexico?

About 28.4% of people in Haystack, 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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