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Hurley

New Mexico · 1,211 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Hurley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,202. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 420 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,700. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the New Mexico median.

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

Total population
1,044
−29%since 2000
from 1,464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,024 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.0
+38%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,211 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9821K1K2K2K1990201020202024Hurley
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,202
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,404 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$89,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(546)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino60.3%(883)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(867)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(206)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.6%(821)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(17)
Diversity Score42.8%(447)
Diversity Score
43
−28%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
53.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 63.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
45.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2016
from 36.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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