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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

New Mexico · 1,592 residents · 29.44 sq mi
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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $47,269. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 1,860 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $148,200. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 96% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,592
−54%vs 2000
vs 3,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
54 / sq mi
−54%vs 2000
vs 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
−13%vs 2000
vs 46.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,269
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,597 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,706
−43%vs 2000
vs $36,243 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$148,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $262,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$333
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $608 in 2000
US average: $450
87.8%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.4% in 2000
12.2% rent
3.1
−28%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(2,566)
Black0.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(698)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(1,519)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,317)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino26.8%(427)
Asian0.7%(11)
Other15.9%(253)
Diversity Score64.3%(1,023)
64
+46%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
90.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
28.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.0 min
+76%vs 2000
vs 19.3 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 Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico?

Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico has about 1,592 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico earns about $47,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico expensive?

In Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico, the median home is worth about $148,200, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

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

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.4% of people in Placitas CDP (Sandoval 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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