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Navajo Dam

New Mexico · 269 residents · 12.068 sq mi
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Navajo Dam has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $162,500. With a median age of 65.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

269
+12%since 2023
from 240 in 2023
2010 – 2024
22 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 20 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
65.0
+11%since 2023
from 58.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
41126212297383201020202024Navajo Dam
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,011
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,378
−1%since 2023
from $30,796 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
41.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.622
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.620 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance25.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services20%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$162,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $213,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
38.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
82.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 75.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.5
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(21)
Diversity Score71.9%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.9%(24)
Diversity Score71.8%(193)
72
Unchangedsince 2023
from 72 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

92.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
52.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
8.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
28.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
52.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
77.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
19.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

Navajo Dam, New Mexico has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

The typical household in Navajo Dam, New Mexico earns about $12,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Navajo Dam, New Mexico expensive?

In Navajo Dam, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Navajo Dam, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

About 41.6% of people in Navajo Dam, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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