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Vadito

New Mexico · 270 residents · 0.862 sq mi
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Vadito has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+12%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+19%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2302663023383741990201020202024Vadito
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,267
+61%since 2000
from $9,481 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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
$108,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.3%
−69.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−49%since 2000
from 6.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.5%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95%(230)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.2%(249)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(5)
Diversity Score17.9%(48)
Diversity Score
18
+189%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 38.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
5.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
41.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vadito, New Mexico?

Vadito, New Mexico has about 270 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vadito, New Mexico earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vadito, New Mexico expensive?

In Vadito, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $108,200, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Vadito, New Mexico?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vadito, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vadito, New Mexico?

About 6.6% of people in Vadito, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vadito, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Vadito, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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