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Ojo Amarillo

New Mexico · 411 residents · 1.965 sq mi
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Ojo Amarillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,729. Population has fallen 50% since 2000, a loss of 418 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 62.8% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−50%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
209 / sq mi
−50%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
+77%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3334736147548942000201020202024Ojo Amarillo
2024411
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,729
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,662 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,490
+209%since 2000
from $5,661 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
62.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.560
+66%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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 gross rent
$767
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
+59.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.6%(13)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.8%(554)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.6%(397)
Diversity Score8.2%(34)
Diversity Score
8
−88%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
64.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
39.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2017
from 38.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico has about 411 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

The typical household in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico earns about $20,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico expensive?

In Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

About 62.8% of people in Ojo Amarillo, 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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