CensusEasy
CITY

Veguita

New Mexico · 157 residents · 0.836 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Veguita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,354. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

157
+99%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2010 – 2024
188 / sq mi
+99%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.9
+2%since 2023
from 48.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
583160238316201020202024Veguita
2024157
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,354
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.282
−19%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
75.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Veguita on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Section 08

People & community

66.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
33.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
38.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
53.8%
+18.8 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
38.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
61.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Veguita

Head to head

Compare Veguita to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Veguita, New Mexico?

Veguita, New Mexico has about 157 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Veguita, New Mexico earns about $11,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Veguita, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Veguita, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Veguita, New Mexico?

About 100.0% of people in Veguita, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →