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La Huerta

New Mexico · 1,448 residents · 1.516 sq mi
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La Huerta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,519. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $308,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 96% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
1,448
−10%since 2019
from 1,608 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
955 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 1,061 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
Unchangedsince 2019
from 44.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K201020202024La Huerta
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,519
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,632 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,056
−3%since 2019
from $46,252 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing13.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $297,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $856 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 79.9% in 2019
16.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
−13%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(1,080)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(501)
Asian1.7%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.4%(908)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(1,002)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(360)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(715)
Diversity Score
49
−12%since 2019
from 56 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−3%since 2019
from 18.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.9% in 2019
Female
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Huerta, New Mexico?

La Huerta, New Mexico has about 1,448 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Huerta, New Mexico earns about $100,519 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 $308,500, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in La Huerta, New Mexico?

About 14.9% 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 2.3% of people in La Huerta, 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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