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Timberon

New Mexico · 479 residents · 20.29 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
479
+55%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
+11%since 2000
from 53.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
801892984065152000201020202024Timberon
2024479
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,634
+220%since 2000
from $11,743 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.121
−53%since 2010
from 0.258 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services16.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(39)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(479)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
+64.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 31.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
15.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
84.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timberon, New Mexico?

Timberon, New Mexico has about 479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Timberon, New Mexico?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in Timberon, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Timberon, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Timberon, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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