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Vaughn

New Mexico · 446 residents · 5.599 sq mi
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Vaughn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,148. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,400. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
446
−17%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+21%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1022483955416871990201020202024Vaughn
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,148
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,783
+25%since 2000
from $11,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$242
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.7%
−55.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.1%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87%(469)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.9%(53)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(385)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.9%(125)
Diversity Score
28
+4%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
−13%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% 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
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
41.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
59.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vaughn, New Mexico?

Vaughn, New Mexico has about 446 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vaughn, New Mexico earns about $24,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vaughn, New Mexico expensive?

In Vaughn, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Vaughn, New Mexico?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vaughn, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vaughn, New Mexico?

About 12.3% of people in Vaughn, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vaughn, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Vaughn, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 192 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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