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Sheep Springs

New Mexico · 245 residents · 5.126 sq mi
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Sheep Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,500. At a median age of 22.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
+3%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
48 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.5
+24%since 2000
from 18.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1992472963453932000201020202024Sheep Springs
2024360
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,667
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,958
+181%since 2000
from $4,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$79,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
−2%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.3%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.5%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other95%(233)
Diversity Score3.1%(8)
Diversity Score
3
−94%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+33.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
58.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 45.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% 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
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

Sheep Springs, New Mexico has about 245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

The typical household in Sheep Springs, New Mexico earns about $16,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheep Springs, New Mexico expensive?

In Sheep Springs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheep Springs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

About 47.2% of people in Sheep Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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