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Seama

New Mexico · 478 residents · 6.487 sq mi
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Population has grown 44% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,000. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
478
+44%since 2000
from 333 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+41%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
732404085757421990201020202024Seama
2024538
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,478
+86%since 2000
from $8,871 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
16.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.8%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.7%(476)
Diversity Score14.9%(71)
Diversity Score
15
−65%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
65.4 min
+104%since 2000
from 32.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seama, New Mexico?

Seama, New Mexico has about 478 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Seama, New Mexico expensive?

In Seama, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Seama, New Mexico?

About 0.5% 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 28.2% 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 80 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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