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Sheep Springs

New Mexico · 262 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 $25,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $62,500. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
262
+11%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
51 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 46 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+128%since 2000
from 18.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1992472963453932000201020202024Sheep Springs
2024360
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,833
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,824
+154%since 2000
from $4,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+41.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(262)
Diversity Score3.7%(10)
Diversity Score
4
−93%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+41.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
55.4 min
+21%since 2000
from 45.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−52.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−49.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

Sheep Springs, New Mexico has about 262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sheep Springs, New Mexico earns about $25,833 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 $62,500.

How educated are people in Sheep Springs, New Mexico?

About 4.9% 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 30.7% of people in Sheep Springs, 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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