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Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)

New Mexico · 5,041 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 $94,357. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $392,700. With a median age of 63.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 84% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,041
+46%since 2000
from 3,452 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
171 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.0
+37%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K6K1990201020202024Placitas CDP (Sandoval County)
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,357
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,627
+51%since 2000
from $36,243 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$392,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
−4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(3,671)
Black1.2%(60)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,004)
Asian1.3%(68)
Other3.8%(194)
Diversity Score52.2%(2,634)
Diversity Score
52
+19%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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 5,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $94,357 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 $392,700, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

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

About 58.5% 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 5.1% of people in Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Placitas CDP (Sandoval County), New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,449 residents, a change of about 217 percent over that period.

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