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Livingston Wheeler

New Mexico · 460 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Livingston Wheeler has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,329. Population has fallen 28% since 2023, a loss of 183 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $153,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
460
−28%since 2023
from 643 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−28%since 2023
from 389 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
3815697579451K201020202024Livingston Wheeler
2024460
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510%(46)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.5%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(32)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.6%(44)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(26)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4430.2%(139)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.8%(59)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8421.3%(98)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,329
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,007
+18%since 2023
from $29,567 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.221
−16%since 2023
from 0.262 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $164,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
46
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(311)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.6%(334)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
50
−20%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55.9%(257)
Ancestry
Arab15.7%(72)
German6.1%(28)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Arab population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
93.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.8% 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
25.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
Female
31.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
30.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married60.8%(149)
Married39.2%(96)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(34)
Married71.9%(87)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico has about 460 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

The typical household in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico earns about $79,329 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico expensive?

In Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $153,000.

How educated are people in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

About 6.1% of people in Livingston Wheeler, 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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