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Prewitt

New Mexico · 1,027 residents · 13.8 sq mi
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Prewitt is a city of 1,027 people in New Mexico. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 1% of adults. The poverty rate is 54.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. 99% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 70% less than in New Mexico as a whole. The population has risen by half since 2023, adding 382 people.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,027
+59%since 2023
from 645 in 2023
2020 – 2024
74 / sq mi
+59%since 2023
from 47 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.0
+141%since 2023
from 16.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
13.8 sq mi
Population, 20202024
6077218369511K20202024Prewitt
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.3%(24)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.5%(108)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.9%(112)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1915.5%(159)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.4%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.9%(9)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.4%(148)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545%(51)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.3%(229)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.3%(65)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.4%(107)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.1%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,074
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $22,966 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$9,990
+10%since 2023
from $9,084 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
54.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.455
−6%since 2023
from 0.484 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing18.8%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

99.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
0.9% rent
18.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.01 people
−17%since 2023
from 3.62 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
2.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.2%(640)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.3%(999)
7
+244%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(28)
Section 05

Education

0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

43.3 min
+141%since 2023
from 18.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
30.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% 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%
10.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
26.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
81.1%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
4.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

67.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.8% in 2023
32.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
58.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.7%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
50.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.7%(212)
Married34.4%(175)
Widowed19.8%(101)
Divorced4.1%(21)
Women 15+
Never married32.8%(90)
Married37.6%(103)
Widowed19%(52)
Divorced10.6%(29)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
6.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
17.6%
US average: 18.4%
82.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
6.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
91.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prewitt, New Mexico?

Prewitt, New Mexico has about 1,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Prewitt, New Mexico earns about $19,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Prewitt, New Mexico?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Prewitt, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prewitt, New Mexico?

About 54.4% of people in Prewitt, 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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