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Paguate

New Mexico · 421 residents · 4.869 sq mi
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Paguate has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,386. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,600. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
421
−11%since 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+22%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1703375056728391990201020202024Paguate
2024226
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,386
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$22,422
+132%since 2000
from $9,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
11.0%
−79.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−37%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(249)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other94.2%(397)
Diversity Score12.1%(51)
Diversity Score
12
−77%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.4 min
+122%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
28.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paguate, New Mexico?

Paguate, New Mexico has about 421 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paguate, New Mexico?

The typical household in Paguate, New Mexico earns about $42,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paguate, New Mexico expensive?

In Paguate, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $65,600.

How educated are people in Paguate, New Mexico?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paguate, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paguate, New Mexico?

About 23.1% of people in Paguate, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paguate, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Paguate, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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