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Upper Fruitland

New Mexico · 1,623 residents · 7.653 sq mi
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Upper Fruitland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,638. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
−2%since 2000
from 1,664 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
212 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+55%since 2000
from 25.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Upper Fruitland
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,638
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,096 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,183
+86%since 2000
from $9,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+85%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.6%(924)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.3%(1,515)
Diversity Score5.2%(85)
Diversity Score
5
−91%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico?

Upper Fruitland, New Mexico has about 1,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico?

The typical household in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico earns about $31,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Fruitland, New Mexico expensive?

In Upper Fruitland, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico?

About 24.3% of people in Upper Fruitland, 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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