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Ramah

New Mexico · 407 residents · 12.267 sq mi
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Ramah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,400. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 49.4% is well above the national figure. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
Unchangedsince 2000
from 407 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+75%since 2000
from 27.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1392523664795922000201020202024Ramah
2024407
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,564
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,642
+146%since 2000
from $10,419 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.4%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
−10%since 2010
from 0.306 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Median home value
$165,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
67.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−40%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(338)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(23)
Diversity Score36.8%(150)
Diversity Score
37
+69%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+109%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
60.3%
+57.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.5%
+37.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2016
from 70.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramah, New Mexico?

Ramah, New Mexico has about 407 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ramah, New Mexico earns about $112,564 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramah, New Mexico expensive?

In Ramah, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $165,400.

How educated are people in Ramah, New Mexico?

About 36.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ramah, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramah, New Mexico?

About 49.4% of people in Ramah, 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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