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Sunshine

New Mexico · 524 residents · 17.635 sq mi
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Sunshine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $181,200. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

524
+13%since 2023
from 465 in 2023
2010 – 2024
30 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 26 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
58.5
−13%since 2023
from 67.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
150309469628787201020202024Sunshine
2024524
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,076
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$40,590
−20%since 2023
from $50,453 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.587
+8%since 2023
from 0.545 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade46.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

$181,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.0
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(374)
Black12.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(193)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.3%(206)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(20)
Diversity Score65.1%(341)
65
+57%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
28.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.9% in 2023
62.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
59.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
40.3%
+21.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunshine, New Mexico?

Sunshine, New Mexico has about 524 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunshine, New Mexico earns about $45,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunshine, New Mexico expensive?

In Sunshine, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $181,200.

How educated are people in Sunshine, New Mexico?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunshine, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunshine, New Mexico?

About 6.5% of people in Sunshine, 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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