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Hurley

New Mexico · 1,211 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Hurley is home to 1,044 people in New Mexico. The median age is 53.0, about 14 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $89,700, having risen by half since 2000. That trails the New Mexico median by roughly 43%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,044
−29%since 2000
from 1,464 in 2000
1,211 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,024 / sq mi
−37%since 2009
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.0
+38%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.02 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9821K1K2K2K19902000201020202024Hurley
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.2%(13)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.7%(101)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(82)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(69)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(79)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342.8%(29)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(95)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(91)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(176)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.8%(196)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.2%(75)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.6%(38)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$36,202
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,658
+72%since 2000
from $11,999 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.395
+18%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$89,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$545
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
84.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
30.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.35 people
−14%since 2009
from 2.73 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
50.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.5
−12%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(546)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(883)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(821)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(17)
43
−16%since 2009
from 51 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican72.2%(754)
Spaniard1.2%(13)
Ancestry
Irish10%(104)
American4.8%(50)
German3.6%(38)
English1.5%(16)
Italian1.3%(14)
French1.1%(12)
Russian0.8%(8)
British0.6%(6)
Scottish0.4%(4)
Serbian0.2%(2)
Swedish0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
12.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
25.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
29.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
43.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
25.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 14.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
53.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 63.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
45.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 36.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married47.2%(200)
Married33.3%(141)
Widowed2.8%(12)
Divorced16.7%(71)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(100)
Married34.9%(148)
Widowed15.8%(67)
Divorced25.7%(109)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

6.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 14.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
32.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
31.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
38.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
50.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)3%(4)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era47.4%(64)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.9%(12)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 135 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hurley, New Mexico?

Hurley, New Mexico has about 1,044 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hurley, New Mexico earns about $36,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hurley, New Mexico expensive?

In Hurley, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $89,700, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Hurley, New Mexico?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Hurley, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hurley, New Mexico?

About 17.7% of people in Hurley, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hurley, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Hurley, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 490 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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