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North Light Plant

New Mexico · 579 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $202,700. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 61.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+1%since 2023
from 573 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
268 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 265 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 27.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
164314465616766201020202024North Light Plant
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,779
+9%since 2023
from $13,557 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+4%since 2023
from 0.421 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$202,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $191,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2012 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.8% in 2023
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
77.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Other34.2%(196)
Diversity Score77.4%(443)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.6%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42%(243)
Asian0%(0)
Other46.5%(269)
Diversity Score74.3%(430)
Diversity Score
74
−4%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+10%since 2023
from 36.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% 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%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
24.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
Female
75.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
38.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Light Plant, New Mexico?

North Light Plant, New Mexico has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is North Light Plant, New Mexico expensive?

In North Light Plant, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $202,700.

How educated are people in North Light Plant, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Light Plant, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Light Plant, New Mexico?

About 61.8% of people in North Light Plant, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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