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Prewitt

New Mexico · 1,027 residents · 13.824 sq mi
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Prewitt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,074. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2023. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 54.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 70% less than the New Mexico median.

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
Population, 20202024
6077218369511K20202024Prewitt
20241K
20202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
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%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.2%(640)
Diversity Score1.9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.3%(999)
Diversity Score6.6%(68)
7
+244%since 2023
from 2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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%
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%
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%
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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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