CITY
Malaga
New Mexico · 309 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 246 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024309
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.4%
Information21.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.3%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.6%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.5%(94)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
53.4%
−46.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Malaga, New Mexico?
Malaga, New Mexico has about 309 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Malaga, New Mexico?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Malaga, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Malaga, New Mexico?
About 0.0% of people in Malaga, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024