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Vado

New Mexico · 2,930 residents · 2.978 sq mi
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Vado has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,720. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,930
−2%since 2000
from 3,003 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
984 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+33%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,720
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,715
+101%since 2000
from $6,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
42.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$111,000
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+85%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(108)
Black0.8%(23)
Hispanic / Latino95%(2,853)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(322)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(77)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino96%(2,814)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(36)
Diversity Score10.1%(295)
Diversity Score
10
−6%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
48.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
41.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
33.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vado, New Mexico?

Vado, New Mexico has about 2,930 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vado, New Mexico earns about $38,720 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vado, New Mexico expensive?

In Vado, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $111,000, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Vado, New Mexico?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vado, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vado, New Mexico?

About 42.3% of people in Vado, 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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