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Livingston Wheeler

New Mexico · 609 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Livingston Wheeler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,231. Population has fallen 25% since 2011, a loss of 203 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,400. Households here earn about 47% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609
−25%vs 2011
vs 812 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
369 / sq mi
−25%vs 2011
vs 492 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+70%vs 2011
vs 21.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
3815697579451K201020202024Livingston Wheeler
2024460
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,231
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,524 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,154
−22%vs 2011
vs $15,572 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.453 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $117,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $443 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−11.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+2%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(345)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.5%(467)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(496)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(246)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(348)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(377)
Diversity Score
62
+1%vs 2011
vs 61 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 12.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
Female
61.8%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico has about 609 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico earns about $23,231 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 $113,400, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico?

About 17.2% 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 20.5% of people in Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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