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Malaga

New Mexico · 112 residents · 2.971 sq mi
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Malaga is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 108% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−2%since 2019
from 114 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 38 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−35%since 2019
from 47.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
085170255339201020202024Malaga
2024309
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,696
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $106,471 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2014 – 2022
Per capita income
$37,129
−9%since 2019
from $40,931 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing49.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing49.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade21.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
16.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(114)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(22)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino79.5%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.2%(46)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2019
from 68.4% in 2019
Female
37.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 31.6% in 2019
Foreign born
11.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Malaga, New Mexico?

Malaga, New Mexico has about 112 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Malaga, New Mexico earns about $106,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 13.4% of people in Malaga, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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