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Vadito

New Mexico · 258 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 $46,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $129,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+7%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+23%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2302663023383741990201020202024Vadito
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,588
+128%since 2000
from $9,481 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−56%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(208)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.8%(87)
Diversity Score
34
+446%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 38.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 21.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−62.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vadito, New Mexico?

Vadito, New Mexico has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vadito, New Mexico earns about $46,000 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Vadito, New Mexico?

About 9.3% 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 17.8% 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 32 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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