CensusEasy
CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Springer

New Mexico · 1,285 residents · 2.204 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Springer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,850. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,700. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,285
+3%since 1990
from 1,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
583 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 568 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+5%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7328831K1K1K1990201020202024Springer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,850
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,182 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,606
+49%since 1990
from $9,773 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$306
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
30.0% rent
1.7
−26%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Springer on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(921)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.1%(827)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score77.6%(971)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70%(899)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51.5%(661)
51
−34%since 1990
from 78 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+19.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+7%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Springer

Head to head

Compare Springer to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Springer, New Mexico?

Springer, New Mexico has about 1,285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Springer, New Mexico earns about $27,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springer, New Mexico expensive?

In Springer, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $306 a month.

How educated are people in Springer, New Mexico?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Springer, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springer, New Mexico?

About 16.6% of people in Springer, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springer, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Springer, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →