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Sunshine

New Mexico · 487 residents · 17.635 sq mi
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Population has grown 48% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $112,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
487
+48%since 2019
from 328 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 19 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
−4%since 2019
from 49.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
150309469628787201020202024Sunshine
2024524
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,264
+27%since 2019
from $21,497 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $109,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 91.6% in 2019
10.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(243)
Black16.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.9%(170)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(263)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino39.4%(192)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.8%(301)
Diversity Score
62
+19%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+4%since 2019
from 18.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
Female
60.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunshine, New Mexico?

Sunshine, New Mexico has about 487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sunshine, New Mexico expensive?

In Sunshine, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Sunshine, New Mexico?

About 16.3% 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 3.3% 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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