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Polvadera

New Mexico · 178 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 $21,786. Population has grown 41% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 85.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
+41%since 2019
from 126 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
184 / sq mi
+41%since 2019
from 130 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−30%since 2019
from 60.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
353075808521K201020202024Polvadera
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,786
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,471
−79%since 2019
from $25,925 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
85.3%
+79.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
6.3% rent
Afford Score
7.4
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.2%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(132)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(85)
Diversity Score
48
−20%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 92.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
42.0%
−33.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
+15.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
Female
54.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polvadera, New Mexico?

Polvadera, New Mexico has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Polvadera, New Mexico earns about $21,786 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 $161,200.

How educated are people in Polvadera, New Mexico?

About 7.6% 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 85.3% 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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