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Mosquero

New Mexico · 98 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 57.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 62.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98
−18%since 2000
from 120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.5
+13%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1151911311711990201020202024Mosquero
202425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,669
+40%since 2000
from $11,915 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
62.1%
+40.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
78.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
21.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino63.3%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.7%(57)
Diversity Score
58
+38%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mosquero, New Mexico?

Mosquero, New Mexico has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mosquero, New Mexico?

About 17.4% 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 62.1% 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 60 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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