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Sunshine

New Mexico · 420 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 $31,081. Population has fallen 21% since 2011, a loss of 114 residents. Median home value is $117,500. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
420
−21%vs 2011
vs 534 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
−21%vs 2011
vs 30 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+19%vs 2011
vs 40.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,081
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,735 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,742
−10%vs 2011
vs $21,962 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.479 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services22%
US avg: 7%
Public administration22%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance21.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services21.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $167,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $760 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.8% in 2011
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−28%vs 2011
vs 5.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(43)
Diversity Score47.6%(254)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(305)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(98)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.4%(23)
Diversity Score56.1%(236)
Diversity Score
56
+18%vs 2011
vs 48 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−18.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.0% in 2011
Female
36.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
Foreign born
16.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
46.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunshine, New Mexico?

Sunshine, New Mexico has about 420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunshine, New Mexico earns about $31,081 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 $117,500, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Sunshine, New Mexico?

About 30.1% 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 15.6% of people in Sunshine, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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