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Holloman AFB

New Mexico · 4,433 residents · 12.553 sq mi
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Holloman AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,465. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,357 residents. At a median age of 21.7, 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 21.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,433
+114%since 2000
from 2,076 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
353 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.7
−3%since 2000
from 22.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Holloman AFB
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,465
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,206 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,492
+88%since 2000
from $13,568 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
+12%since 2010
from 0.312 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,230
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(1,421)
Black12.8%(266)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(258)
Asian2.8%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.8%(1,199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(2,956)
Black8.8%(390)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(582)
Asian3.9%(175)
Other7.4%(330)
Diversity Score65.4%(2,900)
Diversity Score
65
+13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
+3%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
35.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 2.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−95.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 99.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 84.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holloman AFB, New Mexico?

Holloman AFB, New Mexico has about 4,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holloman AFB, New Mexico?

The typical household in Holloman AFB, New Mexico earns about $52,465 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holloman AFB, New Mexico expensive?

In Holloman AFB, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $1,230 a month.

How educated are people in Holloman AFB, New Mexico?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Holloman AFB, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holloman AFB, New Mexico?

About 10.2% of people in Holloman AFB, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holloman AFB, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Holloman AFB, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,458 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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