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Peña Blanca

New Mexico · 624 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 $39,301. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,900. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
624
−6%since 2000
from 661 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+30%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2914506087669251990201020202024Peña Blanca
2024568
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,301
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,934
+23%since 2000
from $15,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.2%(95)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino75%(468)
Asian1.8%(11)
Other18.7%(117)
Diversity Score61.8%(386)
Diversity Score
62
+101%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 37.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.7%
−64.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

Peña Blanca, New Mexico has about 624 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Peña Blanca, New Mexico earns about $39,301 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 $143,900, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Peña Blanca, New Mexico?

About 8.2% 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 23.5% 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 280 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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

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