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Isleta

New Mexico · 1,043 residents · 0.731 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $159,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,043
+15%since 2023
from 909 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
+15%since 2023
from 1,244 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+4%since 2023
from 47.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
6667698729741K20202024Isleta
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,771
−3%since 2023
from $23,561 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−7%since 2023
from 0.408 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.3%(757)
Diversity Score34.8%(316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(158)
Asian0%(0)
Other84.9%(885)
Diversity Score32.1%(335)
Diversity Score
32
−8%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−9%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.8%
+26.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 45.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% in 2023
Female
40.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
10.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Isleta, New Mexico?

Isleta, New Mexico has about 1,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Isleta, New Mexico expensive?

In Isleta, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $159,000.

How educated are people in Isleta, New Mexico?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Isleta, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Isleta, New Mexico?

About 10.6% of people in Isleta, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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