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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Peralta

New Mexico · 3,170 residents · 4.443 sq mi
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Peralta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,929. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 580 residents. Median home value is $88,900. Households here earn about 28% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,170
−15%vs 2000
vs 3,750 in 2000
1990 – 2025
713 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 36.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,929
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,039 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,944
−10%vs 2000
vs $15,511 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$88,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $104,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$344
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $552 in 2000
US average: $450
89.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
11.0% rent
2.9
+5%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,649)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(1,923)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(2,359)
1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,569)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(1,447)
Asian0.9%(30)
Other17.7%(562)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,288)
72
+15%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+38%vs 2000
vs 19.5 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 Peralta, New Mexico?

Peralta, New Mexico has about 3,170 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Peralta, New Mexico earns about $30,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peralta, New Mexico expensive?

In Peralta, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Peralta, New Mexico?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Peralta, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peralta, New Mexico?

About 9.8% of people in Peralta, 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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