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Magdalena

New Mexico · 776 residents (2025 est.) · 6.224 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $99,500. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% 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
976
+7%since 2000
from 913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
157 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+52%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:776 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5616747889011K1990201020202024Magdalena
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,592
+111%since 2000
from $13,064 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+24%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+65.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(368)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(441)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(572)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(426)
Asian0%(0)
Other14%(137)
Diversity Score76.3%(745)
Diversity Score
76
+22%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
48.8%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 32.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.0%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 36.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2016
from 53.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
43.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 37.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Magdalena, New Mexico?

Magdalena, New Mexico has about 976 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Magdalena, New Mexico expensive?

In Magdalena, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $99,500.

How educated are people in Magdalena, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Magdalena, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Magdalena, New Mexico?

About 38.8% of people in Magdalena, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Magdalena, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Magdalena, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 93 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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