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Little Walnut

New Mexico · 1,386 residents · 5.86 sq mi
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Little Walnut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,691. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 378 residents. Median home value is $234,700. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 69% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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

1,386
−21%vs 2021
vs 1,764 in 2021
2020 – 2024
237 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 301 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
58.8
−7%vs 2021
vs 63.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Little Walnut
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$86,691
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $106,103 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$39,800
−24%vs 2021
vs $52,556 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
−4.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
14.6%
−8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing24.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$234,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $222,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,622
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,644 in 2021
US average: $1,124
93.1%
+9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.5% in 2021
6.9% rent
2.7
+29%vs 2021
vs 2.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(307)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(854)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(437)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.3%(807)
58
+234%vs 2021
vs 17 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
15.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−22%vs 2021
vs 20.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
61.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
38.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
77.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.8% in 2021
46.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
1.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

Little Walnut, New Mexico has about 1,386 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Little Walnut, New Mexico earns about $86,691 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 $234,700, and the typical rent is about $1,622 a month.

How educated are people in Little Walnut, New Mexico?

About 38.8% 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 14.6% 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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