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Thunder Mountain

New Mexico · 1,366 residents · 4.421 sq mi
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Thunder Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,309. Population has declined 6% since 2023. Median home value is $400,000. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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

Total population
1,366
−6%since 2023
from 1,456 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 329 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 63.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Thunder Mountain
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,309
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,757 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,239
−2%since 2023
from $38,133 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−11%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.3%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$400,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $339,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
99.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
0.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+11%since 2023
from 7.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(142)
Diversity Score49.4%(720)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(1,127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(162)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(77)
Diversity Score37.8%(516)
Diversity Score
38
−24%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
−15%since 2023
from 38.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
Female
55.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

Thunder Mountain, New Mexico has about 1,366 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

The typical household in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico earns about $47,309 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thunder Mountain, New Mexico expensive?

In Thunder Mountain, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $400,000.

How educated are people in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

About 2.9% of people in Thunder Mountain, 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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