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Kirtland AFB

New Mexico · 3,838 residents · 5.448 sq mi
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Kirtland AFB has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,645. Population has declined 7% since 2021. Renters pay a median $1,399 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,838
−7%vs 2021
vs 4,142 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
704 / sq mi
−7%vs 2021
vs 760 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
23.1
+4%vs 2021
vs 22.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,645
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $59,650 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,062
−5%vs 2021
vs $24,287 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,399
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,443 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.9%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
99.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(2,222)
Black7.6%(313)
Hispanic / Latino30.4%(1,261)
Asian4.7%(196)
Other3.6%(150)
Diversity Score76.3%(3,160)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(2,323)
Black8.2%(315)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(711)
Asian3.2%(121)
Other6.1%(233)
Diversity Score69.7%(2,674)
Diversity Score
70
−9%vs 2021
vs 76 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+9%vs 2021
vs 9.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.6% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.1% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.2% in 2021
Female
40.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.8% in 2021
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico?

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico has about 3,838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico earns about $61,645 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 $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico?

About 40.0% 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 13.5% of people in Kirtland AFB, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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