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Nogal

New Mexico · 80 residents · 7.611 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2023, a loss of 76 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−49%since 2023
from 156 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
−49%since 2023
from 20 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
62.8
+31%since 2023
from 47.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5986112138165201020202024Nogal
202480
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,590
+35%since 2023
from $29,320 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
−6%since 2023
from 0.637 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
72.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−13%since 2023
from 30.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+34.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
Female
56.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 63.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nogal, New Mexico?

Nogal, New Mexico has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Nogal, New Mexico?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nogal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nogal, New Mexico?

About 12.5% of people in Nogal, 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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