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Lobo Canyon

New Mexico · 492 residents · 4.3 sq mi
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Lobo Canyon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $166,100. With a median age of 68.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
492
+14%since 2023
from 431 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 100 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
11121531942352720202024Lobo Canyon
2024492
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,506
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,951 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,692
−1%since 2023
from $48,959 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
89.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.138
−6%since 2023
from 0.147 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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
$166,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $164,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(117)
Black65.2%(281)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.9%(267)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(134)
Black65%(320)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(38)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(306)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 82.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 57.5% in 2023
Female
43.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
38.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
26.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico?

Lobo Canyon, New Mexico has about 492 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico?

The typical household in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico earns about $91,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lobo Canyon, New Mexico expensive?

In Lobo Canyon, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $166,100.

How educated are people in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lobo Canyon, New Mexico?

About 7.3% of people in Lobo Canyon, 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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