CITY
La Huerta
New Mexico · 1,288 residents · 1.516 sq mi
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The short version
La Huerta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,861. Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 385 residents. Median home value is $345,100.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
20241K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
5 to 914.4%(186)
10 to 149.5%(122)
15 to 199.3%(120)
20 to 240%(0)
25 to 3414.5%(187)
35 to 4420.7%(267)
45 to 547.2%(93)
55 to 649.2%(118)
65 to 746.2%(80)
75 to 848.9%(115)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$78,861
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,672 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing49.9%
Manufacturing46.6%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
Construction3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$345,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $421,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
4.4
−13%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,489)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11%(184)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,090)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(198)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
33
+33%since 2023
from 24 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Mexican15.4%(198)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
91.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.4%(228)
Married48.8%(275)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.8%(61)
Women 15+
Never married8.4%(35)
Married58.9%(245)
Widowed26.2%(109)
Divorced6.5%(27)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in La Huerta, New Mexico?
La Huerta, New Mexico has about 1,288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in La Huerta, New Mexico?
The typical household in La Huerta, New Mexico earns about $78,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is La Huerta, New Mexico expensive?
In La Huerta, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $345,100.
How educated are people in La Huerta, New Mexico?
About 33.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Huerta, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in La Huerta, New Mexico?
About 8.9% of people in La Huerta, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024