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Playas

New Mexico · 74 residents · 1.864 sq mi
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Playas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,875. Population has fallen 52% since 2011, a loss of 79 residents. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 83.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
74
−52%vs 2011
vs 153 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
40 / sq mi
−52%vs 2011
vs 82 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
26.5
+26%vs 2011
vs 21.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
057115172229201020202024Playas
202416
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,875
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $25,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
Per capita income
$13,116
+41%vs 2011
vs $9,325 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
83.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.406 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$338
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $411 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
51.4%
+14.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other19%(29)
Diversity Score65.6%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(7)
Diversity Score53.7%(40)
Diversity Score
54
−18%vs 2011
vs 66 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−27.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
73.9%
+19.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.9%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.9% in 2011
Female
69.1%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Playas, New Mexico?

Playas, New Mexico has about 74 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Playas, New Mexico?

The typical household in Playas, New Mexico earns about $21,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Playas, New Mexico expensive?

In Playas, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Playas, New Mexico?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Playas, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Playas, New Mexico?

About 83.8% of people in Playas, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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