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Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)

New Mexico · 488 residents · 0.133 sq mi
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Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $10,701. Population has grown 34% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
+34%since 2019
from 364 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,669 / sq mi
+34%since 2019
from 2,737 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
+5%since 2019
from 28.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
113323534745955201020202024Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County)
2024516
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$10,701
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $10,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$5,717
−36%since 2019
from $8,951 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
100.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing67.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 57.2% in 2019
53.0% rent
Afford Score
7.7
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(364)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.3%(475)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5%(25)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
27.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
53.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
24.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
Female
61.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 53.3% in 2019
Foreign born
25.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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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 488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico?

The typical household in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico earns about $10,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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

In Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico, the median home is worth about $82,900.

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 100.0% of people in Placitas CDP (Doña Ana County), New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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