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North Light Plant

New Mexico · 556 residents · 2.162 sq mi
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North Light Plant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,813. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $165,700. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+88%since 2019
from 296 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
257 / sq mi
+88%since 2019
from 137 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
−3%since 2019
from 35.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
164314465616766201020202024North Light Plant
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$11,530
−45%since 2019
from $20,828 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
52.3%
+39.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,125 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
18.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+53%since 2019
from 2.3 in 2019
2012 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(93)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.9%(159)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(311)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino27%(150)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other29.8%(166)
Diversity Score79.3%(441)
Diversity Score
79
+47%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+16%since 2019
from 30.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2019
from 89.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Female
69.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

North Light Plant, New Mexico has about 556 residents according to the 2020 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 $47,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Light Plant, New Mexico expensive?

In North Light Plant, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $165,700, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

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

About 8.6% 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 52.3% of people in North Light Plant, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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