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La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County)

New Mexico · 168 residents · 1.646 sq mi
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La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,563. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $261,300. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 187% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+91%vs 2011
vs 88 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
+91%vs 2011
vs 53 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.6
−2%vs 2011
vs 53.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
73101129157185201020202024La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County)
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,563
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $128,871 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,434
−9%vs 2011
vs $62,268 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
83.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.167
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.149 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$261,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $277,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.3%
−42.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
68.2%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.1
−3%vs 2011
vs 2.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(24)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.5%(55)
Diversity Score
33
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−16.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
Female
50.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
Foreign born
31.4%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
49.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico?

La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico?

The typical household in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico earns about $125,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico expensive?

In La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico, the median home is worth about $261,300.

How educated are people in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in La Cueva CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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