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New Mexico · 56 residents · 0.914 sq mi
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House has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $99,400. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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 60.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 429%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−22%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.5
+17%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
264767871081990201020202024House
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,132
−50%since 2000
from $24,300 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.5%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade75%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,400
+429%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+1154%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(8)
Diversity Score
14
−18%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
18.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−75.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in House, New Mexico?

House, New Mexico has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in House, New Mexico earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is House, New Mexico expensive?

In House, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $99,400.

How educated are people in House, New Mexico?

About 3.0% of adults age 25 and over in House, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in House, New Mexico?

About 43.5% of people in House, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has House, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, House, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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