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CITY · 2020 ACS

La Bajada

New Mexico · 26 residents · 0.173 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $1,041,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $1,041,700, the poverty rate sits 46% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

26
+73%vs 2021
vs 15 in 2021
2020 – 2024
150 / sq mi
+73%vs 2021
vs 87 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
48.0
−4%vs 2021
vs 49.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
101419232820202024La Bajada
202411
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,556
−4%vs 2021
vs $25,580 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−13.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 33.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
18.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade58.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,041,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $875,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.1%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(9)
36
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
75.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

81.3%
+7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.3% in 2021
18.8%
−7.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.7% in 2021
50.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
31.3%
−8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Bajada, New Mexico?

La Bajada, New Mexico has about 26 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is La Bajada, New Mexico expensive?

In La Bajada, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $1,041,700.

How educated are people in La Bajada, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Bajada, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Bajada, New Mexico?

About 18.8% of people in La Bajada, 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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