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La Puebla

New Mexico · 715 residents · 2.837 sq mi
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Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 581 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,500. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
715
−45%since 2000
from 1,296 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
+78%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6578311K1K1K2000201020202024La Puebla
2024715
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,444
+72%since 2000
from $16,582 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
+13%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(227)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(1,036)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(492)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89%(636)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(176)
Diversity Score
25
−35%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
73.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
28.3%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
70.6%
+68.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.6%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.5%
−63.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2016
from 34.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 65.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Puebla, New Mexico?

La Puebla, New Mexico has about 715 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is La Puebla, New Mexico expensive?

In La Puebla, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $266,500.

How educated are people in La Puebla, New Mexico?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in La Puebla, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in La Puebla, 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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