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Las Palomas

New Mexico · 304 residents · 1.603 sq mi
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Las Palomas has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,864. Population has declined 8% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,500. With a median age of 65.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

304
−8%since 2023
from 332 in 2023
2010 – 2024
190 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 207 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
65.7
+3%since 2023
from 63.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
38149260370481201020202024Las Palomas
2024304
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,864
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$34,504
−10%since 2023
from $38,332 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.274
+33%since 2023
from 0.207 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing55.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing55.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

$137,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $104,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
79.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
20.8% rent
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
21.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(309)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.1%(54)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.9%(70)
23
+42%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
30.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
59.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
43.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
79.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Palomas, New Mexico?

Las Palomas, New Mexico has about 304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Las Palomas, New Mexico?

The typical household in Las Palomas, New Mexico earns about $73,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Palomas, New Mexico expensive?

In Las Palomas, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $137,500.

How educated are people in Las Palomas, New Mexico?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Las Palomas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Palomas, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Las Palomas, 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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