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Radium Springs

New Mexico · 1,699 residents · 5.966 sq mi
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Radium Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,699
+12%since 2000
from 1,518 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
285 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+16%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Radium Springs
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,188
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,497
+40%since 2000
from $14,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $806 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+24%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(734)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(750)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.1%(958)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(769)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(897)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(1,071)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 63 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Radium Springs, New Mexico?

Radium Springs, New Mexico has about 1,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Radium Springs, New Mexico?

The typical household in Radium Springs, New Mexico earns about $53,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Radium Springs, New Mexico expensive?

In Radium Springs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Radium Springs, New Mexico?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Radium Springs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Radium Springs, New Mexico?

About 2.4% of people in Radium Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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