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Paguate

New Mexico · 474 residents · 4.869 sq mi
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Paguate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
Unchangedsince 2000
from 474 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+24%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1703375056728391990201020202024Paguate
2024226
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,955
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$13,156
+36%since 2000
from $9,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
3.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(474)
Diversity Score7%(33)
Diversity Score
7
−87%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 66.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paguate, New Mexico?

Paguate, New Mexico has about 474 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paguate, New Mexico earns about $32,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Paguate, New Mexico?

About 6.4% 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 30.9% 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 69 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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