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Highland Meadows

New Mexico · 624 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 $32,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $78,100. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
+2%vs 2011
vs 609 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
90 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 88 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+7%vs 2011
vs 36.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,167
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,603 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,401
+15%vs 2011
vs $15,086 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
−28%vs 2011
vs 0.423 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade41.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information29.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−39.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.9% in 2011
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
69.2%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic42%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.1%(287)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(66)
Diversity Score73.7%(449)
2010
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(203)
Black1.6%(10)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(314)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(393)
Diversity Score
63
−15%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+11.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
104.1 min
+25%vs 2011
vs 83.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+11.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Female
52.8%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

Highland Meadows, New Mexico has about 624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highland Meadows, New Mexico earns about $32,167 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 $78,100.

How educated are people in Highland Meadows, New Mexico?

About 25.8% 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 32.9% of people in Highland Meadows, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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