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Mountainair

New Mexico · 928 residents · 1.581 sq mi
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Mountainair has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,115. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 188 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
928
−17%since 2000
from 1,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
587 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 706 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+22%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8069431K1K1K1990201020202024Mountainair
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,115
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,146 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,721
+17%since 2000
from $12,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$74,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+80%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(466)
Black1.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(593)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(713)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(386)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(507)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other5.3%(49)
Diversity Score68.6%(637)
Diversity Score
69
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountainair, New Mexico?

Mountainair, New Mexico has about 928 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountainair, New Mexico earns about $17,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountainair, New Mexico expensive?

In Mountainair, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Mountainair, New Mexico?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mountainair, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountainair, New Mexico?

About 29.6% of people in Mountainair, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountainair, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountainair, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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