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Paraje

New Mexico · 777 residents · 5.576 sq mi
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Paraje has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,757. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,400. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
777
+16%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+31%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4457079691K1K1990201020202024Paraje
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,757
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,916
+35%since 2000
from $7,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Median gross rent
$252
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+46%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(21)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.6%(439)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(16)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(27)
Asian2.2%(17)
Other100%(777)
Diversity Score17.6%(136)
Diversity Score
18
−73%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.2 min
+127%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% 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
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paraje, New Mexico?

Paraje, New Mexico has about 777 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paraje, New Mexico earns about $25,757 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paraje, New Mexico expensive?

In Paraje, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $252 a month.

How educated are people in Paraje, New Mexico?

About 11.7% 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 24.9% 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 245 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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