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Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)

New Mexico · 516 residents · 0.13 sq mi
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Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) is home to 516 people in New Mexico. The median age is 19.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 90.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. Renters pay $462 a month at the median.

At a glance
Younger
median age 19.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

516
+9%since 2023
from 473 in 2023
2010 – 2024
3,880 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 3,556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.4
+1%since 2023
from 19.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.13 sq mi
Population, 20102024
113323534745955201020202024Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)
2024516
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 520.9%(108)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1935.9%(185)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.4%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.9%(82)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.7%(76)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(27)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$6,255
−4%since 2023
from $6,509 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.367
+26%since 2023
from 0.291 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing87.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction87.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$462
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $462 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
100.0% rent
19.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.07 people
+14%since 2023
from 2.69 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
16.7%
−48.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(473)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(516)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican94.8%(489)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
31.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

87.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
16.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

38.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
84.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
41.5%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
57.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.9%
US average: 95.5%
99.8%
US average: 87.7%
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
82.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.7%(121)
Married38.3%(75)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married87.3%(185)
Married0%(0)
Widowed12.7%(27)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
10.3%
US average: 18.4%
73.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
0.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
79.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico?

Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico has about 516 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico expensive?

In Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico, the typical rent is about $462 a month.

How educated are people in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico?

About 90.5% of people in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), 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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