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Seama

New Mexico · 465 residents · 6.487 sq mi
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Seama has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,333. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value is $59,300. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
465
+40%since 2000
from 333 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
+17%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
732404085757421990201020202024Seama
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,333
−68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,901
+45%since 2000
from $8,871 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−64.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
78.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
3.4
+125%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(465)
Diversity Score16.9%(79)
Diversity Score
17
−60%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
33.3%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seama, New Mexico?

Seama, New Mexico has about 465 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seama, New Mexico earns about $17,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seama, New Mexico expensive?

In Seama, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $59,300.

How educated are people in Seama, New Mexico?

About 31.0% 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 41.4% 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 67 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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