CensusEasy
CITY

Paraje

New Mexico · 1,333 residents · 5.576 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Paraje has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,239. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. The poverty rate of 61.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,333
+99%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
239 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
+45%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4457079691K1K1990201020202024Paraje
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,239
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,370
+55%since 2000
from $7,350 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
61.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−13%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+44.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Paraje on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(21)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(19)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.9%(1,278)
Diversity Score10%(133)
Diversity Score
10
−85%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.7%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
54.8%
+54.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
39.4%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2011
from 33.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2017
from 47.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 64.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Paraje

Gretna
Pop 1,296
Crescent City
Pop 1,728
Solana
Pop 948
Southport
Pop 873
Places similar to Paraje
Head to head

Compare Paraje to nearby cities

PARAJE VS
Grants
Income$47,183+42%
Home value$136,500
Population8,933+570%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARAJE VS
Los Lunas
Income$62,330+88%
Home value$262,900
Population20,572+1443%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARAJE VS
South Valley
Income$58,224+75%
Home value$224,300
Population37,120+2685%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARAJE VS
Rio Rancho
Income$89,596+170%
Home value$310,200
Population114,419+8484%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Paraje, New Mexico?

Paraje, New Mexico has about 1,333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paraje, New Mexico earns about $33,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Paraje, New Mexico?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paraje, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paraje, New Mexico?

About 61.7% of people in Paraje, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paraje, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Paraje, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 801 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Mexico
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Paraje with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →