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Ojo Sarco

New Mexico · 112 residents · 3.41 sq mi
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Ojo Sarco is a city of 112 people in New Mexico. At a median age of 72.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 72.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 79% less than in New Mexico as a whole. Median household income is $13,292, under the $82,259 national median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 72.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

112
−27%since 2023
from 153 in 2023
2020 – 2024
33 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 45 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
72.2
+4%since 2023
from 69.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.41 sq mi
Population, 20202024
9514619724729820202024Ojo Sarco
2024112
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7473.2%(82)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over26.8%(30)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$13,292
US average: $82,259
$7,913
−49%since 2023
from $15,605 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
72.3%
+27.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.238
−41%since 2023
from 0.404 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

$63,200
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.45 people
−15%since 2023
from 1.70 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
37.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.9%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(82)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
49
−21%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English37.5%(42)
German19.6%(22)
Polish16.1%(18)
Russian16.1%(18)
Dutch11.6%(13)
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

31.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
68.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
19.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
26.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
61.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
61.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
57.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
42.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married62.9%(22)
Married37.1%(13)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married23.4%(18)
Widowed39%(30)
Divorced37.7%(29)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
100.0%
US average: 18.4%
0.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
0.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(22)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 22 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico?

Ojo Sarco, New Mexico has about 112 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico earns about $13,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ojo Sarco, New Mexico expensive?

In Ojo Sarco, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $63,200.

How educated are people in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 72.3% of people in Ojo Sarco, 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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