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Sundance

New Mexico · 585 residents · 3.475 sq mi
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Sundance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

585
+11%since 2023
from 527 in 2023
2020 – 2024
168 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 152 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.7
+1%since 2023
from 45.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
50357364371378320202024Sundance
2024585
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,833 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$17,674
−5%since 2023
from $18,538 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
45.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.518
+9%since 2023
from 0.473 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$52,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
92.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 91.4% in 2023
7.4% rent
16.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.6
+64%since 2023
from 1.0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.8%(468)
Diversity Score25.1%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(7)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other89.9%(526)
Diversity Score23%(135)
23
−8%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
−5%since 2023
from 23.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
86.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
14.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
42.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
50.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
23.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
47.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
55.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sundance, New Mexico?

Sundance, New Mexico has about 585 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sundance, New Mexico earns about $32,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sundance, New Mexico expensive?

In Sundance, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $52,800.

How educated are people in Sundance, New Mexico?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sundance, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sundance, New Mexico?

About 45.1% of people in Sundance, 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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