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Highland Meadows

New Mexico · 405 residents · 6.925 sq mi
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Highland Meadows has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,672. Population has grown 22% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $131,300. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

405
+22%since 2023
from 332 in 2023
2010 – 2024
58 / sq mi
+22%since 2023
from 48 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
28.7
−4%since 2023
from 29.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
296403510617724201020202024Highland Meadows
2024405
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,672
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$21,290
+29%since 2023
from $16,552 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
26.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.384
−28%since 2023
from 0.533 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade68.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$131,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
54.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
45.9% rent
48.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(188)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(125)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(19)
Diversity Score66.8%(222)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino45.9%(186)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(13)
Diversity Score66.2%(268)
66
−1%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

66.3 min
US average: 26.5
44.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
48.6%
+31.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
6.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
49.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
42.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
72.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
68.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
30.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

Highland Meadows, New Mexico has about 405 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

The typical household in Highland Meadows, New Mexico earns about $58,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highland Meadows, New Mexico expensive?

In Highland Meadows, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $131,300.

How educated are people in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Highland Meadows, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

About 26.9% of people in Highland Meadows, 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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