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Malaga

New Mexico · 309 residents · 2.97 sq mi

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Malaga is a city of 309 people in New Mexico. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has more than tripled, up 246 people. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier.

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

Total population

309

+390%since 2023

from 63 in 2023

2010 – 2024

Population density

104 / sq mi

+390%since 2023

from 21 / sq mi in 2023

US average: 281

Median age

39.3

−2%since 2023

from 40.0 in 2023

US average: 38.9

Land area

2.97 sq mi

Population, 2010 – 2024

2024309

Age distribution, 2024

Under 50%(0)

US avg: 5.6%

5 to 97.1%(22)

US avg: 6%

10 to 1421%(65)

US avg: 6.4%

15 to 1914.2%(44)

US avg: 6.6%

20 to 240%(0)

US avg: 6.5%

25 to 340%(0)

US avg: 13.7%

35 to 4443.4%(134)

US avg: 13.2%

45 to 5414.2%(44)

US avg: 12.2%

55 to 640%(0)

US avg: 12.7%

65 to 740%(0)

US avg: 10.2%

75 to 840%(0)

US avg: 5.1%

85 and over0%(0)

US avg: 1.9%

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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income

$34,252

−35%since 2023

from $52,629 in 2023

US average: $44,673

Households earning $100K+

46.2%

−53.8 ptssince 2023

from 100.0% in 2023

US average: 53.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 12.5%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.196

+1035%since 2023

from 0.017 in 2023

US average: 0.476

Workforce by industry, 2024

Wholesale trade31.4%

US avg: 6.9%

Information21.8%

US avg: 10.8%

Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%

US avg: 1.6%

Construction0%

US avg: 1.2%

Manufacturing0%

US avg: 0.4%

Retail trade0%

US avg: 9.9%

Transportation & warehousing0%

US avg: 2.2%

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

Owner-occupied

46.2%

−53.8 ptssince 2023

from 100.0% in 2023

53.8% rent

Vacancy rate

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 10.0%

Persons per household

3.40 people

+8%since 2023

from 3.15 people in 2023

US average: 2.54

Owner cost-burdened

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 22.9%

Renter cost-burdened

100.0%

US average: 47.4%

Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023

White, non-Hispanic66.7%(42)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino33.3%(21)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

2024

White, non-Hispanic85.8%(265)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino14.2%(44)

Asian0%(0)

Other0%(0)

Diversity Score

−45%since 2023

from 56 in 2023

2011 – 2024

Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin

Mexican14.2%(44)

Ancestry

American54.4%(168)

German31.4%(97)

RANKED:Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 35.6%

High school or higher

53.4%

−46.6 ptssince 2023

from 100.0% in 2023

US average: 89.6%

Graduate degree

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% 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

70.3%

−6.5 ptssince 2023

from 76.7% in 2023

US average: 63.5%

Women 20-64 in the labor force

71.1%

US average: 74.6%

Self-employed

12.8%

−17.5 ptssince 2023

from 30.3% in 2023

US average: 13.1%

Management & professional

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 42.5%

Section 08

People & community

Male

40.1%

−12.3 ptssince 2023

from 52.4% in 2023

Female

59.9%

+12.3 ptssince 2023

from 47.6% in 2023

Foreign born

7.8%

−9.7 ptssince 2023

from 17.5% in 2023

US average: 14.1%

Veterans

16.3%

−11.6 ptssince 2023

from 27.9% in 2023

US average: 6.2%

With a disability

0.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 13.3%

Uninsured

15.9%

+15.9 ptssince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 8.4%

Broadband at home

100.0%

Unchangedsince 2023

from 100.0% in 2023

US average: 91.0%

Computer in household

100.0%

US average: 95.5%

Same house as last year

100.0%

US average: 87.7%

English only at home

85.8%

+19.1 ptssince 2023

from 66.7% in 2023

US average: 77.7%

Spanish at home

14.2%

−19.1 ptssince 2023

from 33.3% in 2023

US average: 13.6%

Marital status

Men 15+

Never married0%(0)

Married100%(102)

Widowed0%(0)

Divorced0%(0)

Women 15+

Never married36.7%(44)

Married63.3%(76)

Widowed0%(0)

Divorced0%(0)

SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024

Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured

15.9%

+15.9 ptssince 2023

from 0.0% in 2023

US average: 8.4%

Employer-based

56.6%

US average: 54.8%

Direct-purchase

13.3%

US average: 13.8%

Medicare

0.0%

US average: 18.4%

Medicaid

14.2%

US average: 20.9%

VA health care

9.4%

US average: 2.2%

Any private

69.9%

US average: 67.1%

Any public

23.6%

US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024

Gulf War (2001 or later)100%(29)

US avg: 26.4%

Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)

US avg: 24.3%

Vietnam era0%(0)

US avg: 33.1%

Korean War0%(0)

US avg: 4.5%

World War II0%(0)

US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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