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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Magdalena

New Mexico · 883 residents · 6.224 sq mi
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Magdalena has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,212. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $28,300. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

883
−3%vs 2000
vs 913 in 2000
1990 – 2025
142 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−19%vs 2000
vs 41.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5616747889011K1990201020202024Magdalena
2024976
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,212
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,917 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2022
$7,816
−40%vs 2000
vs $13,064 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$28,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$267
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $402 in 2000
US average: $450
79.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
20.2% rent
1.6
−29%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(715)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino63.2%(558)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.2%(161)
Diversity Score73.9%(653)
74
+18%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.0%
−16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.4%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Magdalena, New Mexico?

Magdalena, New Mexico has about 883 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Magdalena, New Mexico?

The typical household in Magdalena, New Mexico earns about $17,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Magdalena, New Mexico expensive?

In Magdalena, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $28,300, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Magdalena, New Mexico?

About 16.5% 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 25.0% of people in Magdalena, 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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