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Polvadera

New Mexico · 269 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 $31,690. Population has fallen 32% since 2011, a loss of 128 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−32%vs 2011
vs 397 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
−32%vs 2011
vs 410 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
−9%vs 2011
vs 46.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
353075808521K201020202024Polvadera
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,690
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,534
−4%vs 2011
vs $14,097 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.184
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.185 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $97,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−63.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+11%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(235)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26%(70)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(195)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.2%(132)
Diversity Score
49
−17%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.3%
−19.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+19.7 ptsvs 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%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% 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
15.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Female
49.9%
−6.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polvadera, New Mexico?

Polvadera, New Mexico has about 269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polvadera, New Mexico earns about $31,690 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 $91,600.

How educated are people in Polvadera, New Mexico?

About 9.2% 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 18.8% of people in Polvadera, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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