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Vaughn

New Mexico · 286 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 $19,545. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 253 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,200. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 62% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
286
−47%since 2000
from 539 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+29%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1022483955416871990201020202024Vaughn
2024493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,545
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,198
+11%since 2000
from $11,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+69%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(45)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino78.7%(225)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.7%(105)
Diversity Score
37
+37%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−43%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2011
from 25.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vaughn, New Mexico?

Vaughn, New Mexico has about 286 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vaughn, New Mexico earns about $19,545 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 $48,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Vaughn, New Mexico?

About 11.0% 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 47.2% 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 352 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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