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Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)

New Mexico · 516 residents · 0.133 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 90.5% is well above the national figure.

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

Total population
516
+9%since 2023
from 473 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,880 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 3,556 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
19.4
+1%since 2023
from 19.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
113323534745955201020202024Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)
2024516
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$462
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $462 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−48.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(473)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(516)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.1%
+26.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
Female
57.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.5% in 2023
Foreign born
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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