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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Peña Blanca

New Mexico · 344 residents · 6.887 sq mi
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Peña Blanca has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,696. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 317 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,700. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

344
−48%vs 2000
vs 661 in 2000
1990 – 2024
50 / sq mi
−48%vs 2000
vs 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 32.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2914506087669251990201020202024Peña Blanca
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,696
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,117
−60%vs 2000
vs $15,401 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.5%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $320 in 2000
US average: $450
82.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.2% in 2000
17.4% rent
2.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(82)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino79.4%(525)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.8%(203)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.1%(327)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.9%(103)
Diversity Score76.2%(262)
76
+148%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
36.7%
−43.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.1 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

Peña Blanca, New Mexico has about 344 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

The typical household in Peña Blanca, New Mexico earns about $16,696 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peña Blanca, New Mexico expensive?

In Peña Blanca, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peña Blanca, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

About 21.5% of people in Peña Blanca, 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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