CITY · 2020 ACS
Monument
New Mexico · 213 residents · 5.277 sq mi
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The short version
The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,300. The poverty rate of 48.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024432
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.9%
Manufacturing41.9%
Finance & insurance29%
Professional, scientific, technical29%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$156,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $134,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(94)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(136)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
85.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Monument, New Mexico?
Monument, New Mexico has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
Is Monument, New Mexico expensive?
In Monument, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $156,300.
How educated are people in Monument, New Mexico?
About 0.0% 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 48.7% of people in Monument, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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New MexicoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024