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CITY · 2010 ACS

Monument

New Mexico · 206 residents · 5.277 sq mi
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Monument is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,987. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 60 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $51,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 85% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−23%vs 2011
vs 266 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 50 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−23%vs 2011
vs 44.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
62164267369471201020202024Monument
2024432
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,987
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $84,034 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2019
Per capita income
$37,120
−8%vs 2011
vs $40,306 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.396 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing25.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction18.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−76.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.6
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.6 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(135)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino33.5%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score56.6%(117)
Diversity Score
57
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
42.9%
+11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
31.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.2%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.9% in 2011
Female
39.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
+9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument, New Mexico?

Monument, New Mexico has about 206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Monument, New Mexico earns about $80,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monument, New Mexico expensive?

In Monument, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $51,000.

How educated are people in Monument, New Mexico?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monument, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monument, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Monument, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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