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La Villita

New Mexico · 957 residents · 1.357 sq mi
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La Villita is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,222. Population has fallen 50% since 2011, a loss of 968 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $230,400. Households here earn about 40% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
957
−50%vs 2011
vs 1,925 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
−50%vs 2011
vs 1,419 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+91%vs 2011
vs 20.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4388431K2K2K201020202024La Villita
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,222
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,565 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,407
−7%vs 2011
vs $15,552 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.217 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance31.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical31.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $237,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $692 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−17.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.6% in 2011
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−1%vs 2011
vs 3.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.2%(1,775)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.1%(98)
Diversity Score18.3%(352)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(99)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino87%(833)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(52)
Diversity Score34.4%(329)
Diversity Score
34
+88%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
−12.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 30.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.1%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Female
51.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Villita, New Mexico?

La Villita, New Mexico has about 957 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Villita, New Mexico earns about $61,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Villita, New Mexico expensive?

In La Villita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $230,400, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in La Villita, New Mexico?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Villita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.1% of people in La Villita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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