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Kirtland AFB

New Mexico · 3,413 residents · 5.448 sq mi
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Kirtland AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,884. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,794 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,413
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,421 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
626 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 628 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
+3%since 2023
from 23.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,884
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,301 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,472
+11%since 2023
from $34,763 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+9%since 2023
from 0.306 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$1,794
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,788 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
97.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(1,680)
Black12.1%(414)
Hispanic / Latino26%(890)
Asian7.4%(253)
Other5.4%(184)
Diversity Score83.5%(2,857)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,909)
Black10%(341)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(701)
Asian7.5%(255)
Other6.1%(207)
Diversity Score78.2%(2,669)
Diversity Score
78
−6%since 2023
from 84 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 64.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
Female
43.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
29.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico?

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico has about 3,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico earns about $84,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirtland AFB, New Mexico expensive?

In Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $1,794 a month.

How educated are people in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico?

About 51.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.9% of people in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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