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Polvadera

New Mexico · 1,033 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Polvadera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,158. Population has grown 42% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $123,700. At a median age of 6.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 6.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,033
+42%since 2023
from 730 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,066 / sq mi
+42%since 2023
from 753 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
6.2
−21%since 2023
from 7.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
353075808521K201020202024Polvadera
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,158
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$29,529
−47%since 2023
from $56,025 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 33.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
88.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.716
+9%since 2023
from 0.657 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$123,700
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $180,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
82.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
17.3% rent
12.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
66.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.6
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(230)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino68.5%(500)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(394)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.5%(222)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.5%(811)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.2%(436)
42
−22%since 2023
from 54 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
58.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
25.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
62.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
5.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
41.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
74.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
58.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
41.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polvadera, New Mexico?

Polvadera, New Mexico has about 1,033 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polvadera, New Mexico earns about $27,158 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polvadera, New Mexico expensive?

In Polvadera, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $123,700.

How educated are people in Polvadera, New Mexico?

About 7.8% of adults age 25 and over in Polvadera, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polvadera, New Mexico?

About 88.7% of people in Polvadera, 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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