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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Peralta

New Mexico · 3,750 residents · 4.443 sq mi
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The short version

Peralta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,039. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $104,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,750
+18%since 1990
from 3,170 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 713 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.4
+12%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Peralta
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,039
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,929 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,511
+11%since 1990
from $13,944 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
84.9%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
15.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,569)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino45.6%(1,447)
Asian0.9%(30)
Diversity Score72.2%(2,288)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,649)
Black0.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(1,923)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score62.9%(2,359)
Diversity Score
63
−13%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−28%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peralta, New Mexico?

Peralta, New Mexico has about 3,750 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Peralta, New Mexico earns about $38,039 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Peralta, New Mexico?

About 19.8% 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 11.5% of people in Peralta, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peralta, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Peralta, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 580 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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