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Kirtland

New Mexico · 585 residents · 1.722 sq mi
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Kirtland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,934. Population has fallen 91% since 2000, a loss of 5,605 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $266,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
−91%since 2000
from 6,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−91%since 2000
from 3,595 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+42%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02K4K6K9K1990201020202024Kirtland
2024465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,934
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,252
+151%since 2000
from $14,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.1%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,400
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,068
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+71%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(2,482)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(585)
Asian0.2%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(2,481)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(239)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(100)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other39.2%(230)
Diversity Score80.4%(470)
Diversity Score
80
+101%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−14%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirtland, New Mexico?

Kirtland, New Mexico has about 585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kirtland, New Mexico earns about $94,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirtland, New Mexico expensive?

In Kirtland, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $266,400, and the typical rent is about $1,068 a month.

How educated are people in Kirtland, New Mexico?

About 39.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kirtland, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirtland, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Kirtland, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirtland, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirtland, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,967 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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