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Thunder Mountain

New Mexico · 1,171 residents · 4.421 sq mi
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Thunder Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,380. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 319 residents. Median home value is $271,300. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% 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
1,171
−21%vs 2021
vs 1,490 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 337 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
−15%vs 2021
vs 59.7 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K20202024Thunder Mountain
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,380
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,262
−9%vs 2021
vs $34,369 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
−7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.7% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $288,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 93.4% in 2021
8.0% rent
Afford Score
5.4
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(1,249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(51)
Diversity Score35%(521)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(808)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(278)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score51.5%(603)
Diversity Score
51
+47%vs 2021
vs 35 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
−5.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.7% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.7 min
−4%vs 2021
vs 41.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.1% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+9.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 40.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.6% in 2021
Female
55.0%
+1.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.4% in 2021
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

Thunder Mountain, New Mexico has about 1,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico earns about $50,380 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 $271,300.

How educated are people in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico?

About 35.7% 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 4.2% of people in Thunder Mountain, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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