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Navajo Dam

New Mexico · 253 residents · 12.068 sq mi
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Navajo Dam has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,069. Population has declined 5% since 2019. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
−5%since 2019
from 266 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 22 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+12%since 2019
from 52.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
41126212297383201020202024Navajo Dam
2024269
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,069
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $61,111 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,957
+7%since 2019
from $30,689 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+28.2 ptssince 2019
from 58.9% in 2019
12.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.9%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(22)
Diversity Score64.4%(171)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(174)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(18)
Diversity Score56%(142)
Diversity Score
56
−13%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 95.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
−16%since 2019
from 29.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 82.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

Navajo Dam, New Mexico has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Navajo Dam, New Mexico earns about $62,069 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 $96,700.

How educated are people in Navajo Dam, New Mexico?

About 34.1% 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 0.0% of people in Navajo Dam, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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