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Newcomb

New Mexico · 387 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 $16,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $31,800. The poverty rate of 48.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

387
+2%since 1990
from 380 in 1990
1990 – 2024
40 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 39 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+6%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2423113804485171990201020202024Newcomb
2024415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,584
+113%since 1990
from $4,021 in 1990
US average: $21,522
48.6%
−15.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $165 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
39.0% rent
1.9
−2%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic9.2%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.1%(99)
2000
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(50)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.2%(117)
30
+16%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.3%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 48.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.1%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 31.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newcomb, New Mexico?

Newcomb, New Mexico has about 387 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Newcomb, New Mexico earns about $16,500 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 $31,800, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Newcomb, New Mexico?

About 25.3% 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 48.6% 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 7 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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