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Newcomb

New Mexico · 415 residents · 9.679 sq mi
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Newcomb has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $18,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
415
+7%since 2000
from 387 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
43 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+37%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2423113804485171990201020202024Newcomb
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,313
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,684
+164%since 2000
from $8,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+11%since 2010
from 0.464 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,600
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.5
−73%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(50)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.2%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(12)
Asian3.4%(14)
Other87.7%(364)
Diversity Score28.1%(117)
Diversity Score
28
−7%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+95%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
38.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2013
from 59.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 34.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 46.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcomb, New Mexico?

Newcomb, New Mexico has about 415 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Newcomb, New Mexico earns about $35,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newcomb, New Mexico expensive?

In Newcomb, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $18,600, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Newcomb, New Mexico?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Newcomb, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newcomb, New Mexico?

About 25.1% of people in Newcomb, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newcomb, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Newcomb, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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