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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Cienega

New Mexico · 1,035 residents · 11.661 sq mi
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La Cienega has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,481. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 1,972 residents. Median home value is $134,900. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $134,900, the poverty rate sits 54% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,035
−66%vs 2000
vs 3,007 in 2000
1990 – 2024
89 / sq mi
−66%vs 2000
vs 258 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.8
−15%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7282K3K3K4K1990201020202024La Cienega
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,481
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,028 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,753
−44%vs 2000
vs $17,329 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.4%
+13.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$134,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $166,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$508
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $792 in 2000
US average: $450
75.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.4% in 2000
24.1% rent
5.5
+26%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(798)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(2,129)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(1,515)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(788)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(712)
Asian2.6%(27)
Other21.3%(220)
Diversity Score76.8%(795)
77
+52%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−10.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Cienega, New Mexico?

La Cienega, New Mexico has about 1,035 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in La Cienega, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Cienega, New Mexico earns about $24,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Cienega, New Mexico expensive?

In La Cienega, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $134,900, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in La Cienega, New Mexico?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Cienega, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.4% of people in La Cienega, 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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