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Navajo Dam

New Mexico · 281 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 $22,169. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 212 residents. With a median age of 58.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+307%vs 2011
vs 69 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+307%vs 2011
vs 6 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
58.2
+44%vs 2011
vs 40.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
41126212297383201020202024Navajo Dam
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,169
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,673
+124%vs 2011
vs $11,477 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+42.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
−32.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+4875%vs 2011
vs 0.008 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,900
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.3%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.2% in 2011
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
54.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.9%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(198)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(70)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.9%(140)
Diversity Score
50
+39%vs 2011
vs 36 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
−18.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+13.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−15.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.3%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
+25.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.4% in 2011
Female
52.7%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
Foreign born
8.5%
−8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

Navajo Dam, New Mexico has about 281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Navajo Dam, New Mexico earns about $22,169 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 $175,900.

How educated are people in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

About 36.1% 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 30.2% 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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