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Hernandez

New Mexico · 756 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 $16,181. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $144,300. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
+1%since 2019
from 751 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
446 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 443 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
−6%since 2019
from 44.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6027539041K1K201020202024Hernandez
2024769
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,181
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $35,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,832
−12%since 2019
from $29,300 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2019
from 23.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $160,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $750 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 83.7% in 2019
21.5% rent
Afford Score
8.9
+94%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(94)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino83.8%(629)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score35.3%(265)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(66)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino86.1%(651)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score23.5%(177)
Diversity Score
23
−33%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+9%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.1% in 2019
Female
56.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hernandez, New Mexico?

Hernandez, New Mexico has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hernandez, New Mexico earns about $16,181 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 $144,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Hernandez, New Mexico?

About 10.2% 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 33.8% 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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