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Sombrillo

New Mexico · 347 residents · 0.947 sq mi
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Sombrillo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 146 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,000. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
347
−30%since 2000
from 493 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
366 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+39%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
351793224656092000201020202024Sombrillo
2024168
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,078
+103%since 2000
from $16,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+136%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(226)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(248)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(318)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49%(170)
Asian3.5%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.6%(231)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+170%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+56.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2011
from 86.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
82.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sombrillo, New Mexico?

Sombrillo, New Mexico has about 347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sombrillo, New Mexico earns about $43,125 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 $240,000.

How educated are people in Sombrillo, New Mexico?

About 21.7% 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 23.0% of people in Sombrillo, 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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