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North Light Plant

New Mexico · 414 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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North Light Plant has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,068. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2011. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
+93%vs 2011
vs 214 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+93%vs 2011
vs 99 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
−11%vs 2011
vs 35.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
164314465616766201020202024North Light Plant
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,068
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,802 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$31,678
+69%vs 2011
vs $18,792 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
+309%vs 2011
vs 0.077 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing14.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.3%
+25.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(211)
Diversity Score
51
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.7%
+10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
+9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.1% in 2011
Female
26.7%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

North Light Plant, New Mexico has about 414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Light Plant, New Mexico?

The typical household in North Light Plant, New Mexico earns about $57,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

About 50.7% 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 0.0% of people in North Light Plant, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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