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CITY · 2020 ACS

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

Total population
1,386
−21%vs 2021
vs 1,764 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Median age
58.8
−7%vs 2021
vs 63.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K20202024Little Walnut
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.3%(46)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(61)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(77)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.4%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(39)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.8%(80)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.3%(129)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.4%(144)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.2%(224)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7422.3%(309)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8413.1%(182)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.5%(48)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,691
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $106,103 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$234,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $222,100 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,622
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,644 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.1%
+9.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.5% in 2021
6.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+29%vs 2021
vs 2.1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.6%(854)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(437)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.2%(99)
Ancestry
German12%(226)
English11.3%(214)
Irish10.4%(197)
Welsh5.2%(98)
Italian3.9%(74)
Danish1.7%(32)
Swedish1.7%(32)
Norwegian1.4%(26)
Polish1%(18)
Scottish1%(18)
Swiss0.9%(17)
American0.7%(13)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
15.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−22%vs 2021
vs 20.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 42.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.5%
+5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.8% in 2021
Female
46.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.2% in 2021
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married7.9%(40)
Married79.8%(403)
Widowed3.6%(18)
Divorced8.7%(44)
Women 15+
Never married13.4%(84)
Married73%(456)
Widowed1.4%(9)
Divorced12.2%(76)
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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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