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CITY · 2020 ACS

Oasis

New Mexico · 161 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 94 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+140%since 2019
from 67 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
+140%since 2019
from 32 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
−11%since 2019
from 62.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4794142189236201020202024Oasis
202475
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.2%
−22.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
98.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
1.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.8%(22)
Diversity Score55.1%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(135)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other65.8%(106)
Diversity Score72.2%(116)
Diversity Score
72
+31%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
Female
34.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oasis, New Mexico?

Oasis, New Mexico has about 161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Oasis, New Mexico?

About 50.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oasis, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oasis, New Mexico?

About 34.2% of people in Oasis, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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