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Timberon

New Mexico · 348 residents · 20.29 sq mi
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Timberon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,809. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 60.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
348
+13%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
60.6
+13%since 2000
from 53.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
801892984065152000201020202024Timberon
2024479
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,809
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,519 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$18,880
+61%since 2000
from $11,743 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information61.4%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−62.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
78.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(53)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.7%(121)
Diversity Score
35
+21%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+30.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
46.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timberon, New Mexico?

Timberon, New Mexico has about 348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Timberon, New Mexico earns about $35,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Timberon, New Mexico expensive?

In Timberon, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $102,300.

How educated are people in Timberon, New Mexico?

About 39.9% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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