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Sena

New Mexico · 155 residents · 2.13 sq mi
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Sena is a city of 155 people in New Mexico. The median age is 57.0, about 18 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 38.7%, above the 12.5% national rate. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Sena

Among the 17 cities and towns in the Las Vegas area

  • 11th in share with a bachelor's degree10.3%
  • 12th in diversity score16.5
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−1%since 2023
from 157 in 2023
2010 – 2024
73 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
57.0
+11%since 2023
from 51.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.13 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
04998148197201020202024Sena
2024155
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2424.5%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.8%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6438.7%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(20)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,435
−4%since 2023
from $28,441 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
38.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.550
−5%since 2023
from 0.577 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.53 people
−12%since 2023
from 1.73 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93%(146)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(11)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.9%(144)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(11)
16
+1%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard41.3%(64)
Mexican38.7%(60)
Ancestry
British7.1%(11)
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
47.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
48.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
27.7%
US average: 74.6%
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
54.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
40.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
82.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
48.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
51.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married77.1%(54)
Married22.9%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married16.5%(14)
Widowed12.9%(11)
Divorced70.6%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
41.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
1.3%
US average: 13.8%
51.6%
US average: 18.4%
38.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
42.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
51.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

Sena, decade by decade

Sena population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010129$21,855$70,34624.0%28.9
2020155––11.9%51.5
2024155––10.3%16.5

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sena, New Mexico?

Sena, New Mexico has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sena, New Mexico?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sena, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sena, New Mexico?

About 38.7% of people in Sena, 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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