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Seama

New Mexico · 538 residents · 6.487 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 71.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
538
+62%since 2000
from 333 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+31%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
732404085757421990201020202024Seama
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$4,103
−54%since 2000
from $8,871 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.5%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.5%
+56.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+39%since 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.3%(1)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other99.8%(537)
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
Diversity Score
0
−99%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+31.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
31.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
28.3%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+63.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 65.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 11.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seama, New Mexico?

Seama, New Mexico has about 538 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Seama, New Mexico?

About 0.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seama, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seama, New Mexico?

About 71.5% of people in Seama, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seama, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Seama, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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