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Mosquero

New Mexico · 93 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Mosquero has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,304. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,600. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
93
−23%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
93 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
61.2
+20%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151911311711990201020202024Mosquero
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,304
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,709
+40%since 2000
from $11,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−50.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+11%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.5%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(57)
Diversity Score
61
+47%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+145%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.2%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
61.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mosquero, New Mexico?

Mosquero, New Mexico has about 93 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mosquero, New Mexico earns about $31,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mosquero, New Mexico expensive?

In Mosquero, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $40,600, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Mosquero, New Mexico?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mosquero, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mosquero, New Mexico?

About 41.0% of people in Mosquero, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mosquero, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mosquero, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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