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Pojoaque

New Mexico · 2,071 residents · 4.368 sq mi
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Pojoaque has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,211. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,071
+64%since 2000
from 1,261 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
474 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+12%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9071K2K2K2K1990201020202024Pojoaque
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,211
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,713
+98%since 2000
from $13,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20%(252)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(784)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(590)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(375)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino64.7%(1,339)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other23.2%(480)
Diversity Score69.8%(1,446)
Diversity Score
70
+49%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pojoaque, New Mexico?

Pojoaque, New Mexico has about 2,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pojoaque, New Mexico earns about $54,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pojoaque, New Mexico expensive?

In Pojoaque, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Pojoaque, New Mexico?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pojoaque, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pojoaque, New Mexico?

About 14.4% of people in Pojoaque, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pojoaque, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Pojoaque, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,034 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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