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Sombrillo

New Mexico · 168 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Sombrillo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $243,750. Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 325 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $324,100. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−66%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+45%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
351793224656092000201020202024Sombrillo
2024168
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$243,750
+185%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$91,158
+442%since 2000
from $16,809 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
90.1%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
−47%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
29.6% rent
Vacancy rate
55.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−44%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sombrillo on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(226)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(248)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.8%(92)
Asian12.5%(21)
Other12.5%(21)
Diversity Score78.5%(132)
Diversity Score
78
+22%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+133%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.3%
−33.8 ptssince 2011
from 86.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+32.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 53.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 46.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sombrillo, New Mexico?

Sombrillo, New Mexico has about 168 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sombrillo, New Mexico earns about $243,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sombrillo, New Mexico expensive?

In Sombrillo, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $324,100.

How educated are people in Sombrillo, New Mexico?

About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sombrillo, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sombrillo, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Sombrillo, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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