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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Newcomb

New Mexico · 380 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 $8,612. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $16,900. The poverty rate of 63.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

380
−2%vs 2000
vs 387 in 2000
1990 – 2024
39 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2423113804485171990201020202024Newcomb
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$8,612
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,021
−53%vs 2000
vs $8,584 in 2000
US average: $14,340
63.7%
+15.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,900
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$165
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $335 in 2000
US average: $450
68.3%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.0% in 2000
31.7% rent
2.0
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.8%(345)
Diversity Score26.1%(99)
26
−14%vs 2000
vs 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
48.4%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.0%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+45%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Newcomb, New Mexico?

Newcomb, New Mexico has about 380 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Newcomb, New Mexico earns about $8,612 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 $16,900, and the typical rent is about $165 a month.

How educated are people in Newcomb, New Mexico?

About 10.5% 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 63.7% of people in Newcomb, 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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