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Peña Blanca

New Mexico · 709 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 $31,607. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,100. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
709
+7%since 2000
from 661 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2914506087669251990201020202024Peña Blanca
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,607
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,115
+37%since 2000
from $15,401 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−43.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13%(92)
Black1.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(527)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.3%(73)
Diversity Score50.7%(359)
Diversity Score
51
+65%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−3%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

Peña Blanca, New Mexico has about 709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peña Blanca, New Mexico earns about $31,607 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 $121,100.

How educated are people in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

About 22.2% 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 23.8% of people in Peña Blanca, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peña Blanca, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Peña Blanca, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 365 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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

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