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Ojo Amarillo

New Mexico · 696 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 $20,682. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
696
−16%since 2000
from 829 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+91%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3334736147548942000201020202024Ojo Amarillo
2024411
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,682
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,423
+137%since 2000
from $5,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services14.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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

Median gross rent
$863
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
64.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.1%(1)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(16)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other91.1%(634)
Diversity Score8.2%(57)
Diversity Score
8
−88%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+35.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.3%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico has about 696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico earns about $20,682 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 $863 a month.

How educated are people in Ojo Amarillo, New Mexico?

About 7.6% 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 41.6% 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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