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Hernandez

New Mexico · 769 residents · 1.696 sq mi
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Hernandez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,923. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $148,200. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

769
−4%since 2023
from 802 in 2023
2010 – 2024
453 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 473 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.4
−1%since 2023
from 51.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6027539041K1K201020202024Hernandez
2024769
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,923
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $24,259 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,407
−38%since 2023
from $34,410 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
28.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.432
−30%since 2023
from 0.620 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$148,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $181,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$894
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $748 in 2023
US average: $1,442
62.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
37.9% rent
8.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
14.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.5
−27%since 2023
from 7.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.2%(683)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(30)
Diversity Score32.6%(262)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.4%(734)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(84)
11
−67%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
55.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
+24%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
80.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
9.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
21.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
50.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
7.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
45.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
54.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
23.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
76.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernandez, New Mexico?

Hernandez, New Mexico has about 769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hernandez, New Mexico earns about $26,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hernandez, New Mexico expensive?

In Hernandez, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $148,200, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Hernandez, New Mexico?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hernandez, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hernandez, New Mexico?

About 28.1% of people in Hernandez, 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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