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Little Walnut

New Mexico · 1,445 residents · 5.86 sq mi
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Little Walnut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,175. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $292,700. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,445
−5%since 2023
from 1,520 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 259 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.5
+7%since 2023
from 59.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Little Walnut
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,175
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,170 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,593
+2%since 2023
from $58,273 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
−8%since 2023
from 0.530 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $278,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.8% in 2023
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−16%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(427)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(14)
Diversity Score52.1%(792)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(268)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(20)
Diversity Score40.5%(586)
Diversity Score
41
−22%since 2023
from 52 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+10%since 2023
from 15.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
41.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Female
54.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

Little Walnut, New Mexico has about 1,445 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

The typical household in Little Walnut, New Mexico earns about $125,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Walnut, New Mexico expensive?

In Little Walnut, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $292,700.

How educated are people in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Little Walnut, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

About 2.8% of people in Little Walnut, 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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