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Nambe

New Mexico · 1,907 residents · 8.695 sq mi
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Nambe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $211,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,907
+5%since 2019
from 1,820 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
219 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 209 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+5%since 2019
from 47.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K199020202024Nambe
20242K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,481
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,681 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,087
−7%since 2019
from $32,380 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 35.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $256,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $896 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 80.6% in 2019
16.1% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+13%since 2019
from 5.3 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(317)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(1,040)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.2%(459)
Diversity Score72.4%(1,318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(378)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(1,065)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other25.5%(487)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,427)
Diversity Score
75
+3%since 2019
from 72 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 30.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
48.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nambe, New Mexico?

Nambe, New Mexico has about 1,907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nambe, New Mexico earns about $35,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nambe, New Mexico expensive?

In Nambe, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $211,500, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Nambe, New Mexico?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nambe, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nambe, New Mexico?

About 17.1% of people in Nambe, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nambe, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Nambe, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 661 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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