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Veguita

New Mexico · 232 residents · 0.836 sq mi
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Veguita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,450. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $17,900. The poverty rate of 65.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
232
+90%vs 2011
vs 122 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
278 / sq mi
+90%vs 2011
vs 146 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−19%vs 2011
vs 44.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
583160238316201020202024Veguita
2024157
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,450
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,636 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,947
−53%vs 2011
vs $19,050 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
65.1%
+63.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
+130%vs 2011
vs 0.128 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,900
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $53,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−60.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.8
−40%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2016
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.1%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino74.6%(173)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44.4%(103)
Diversity Score
44
+48%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.1%
−35.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.8%
+10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
Female
54.9%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.2% in 2011
Foreign born
29.0%
+29.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Veguita, New Mexico?

Veguita, New Mexico has about 232 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Veguita, New Mexico earns about $21,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Veguita, New Mexico expensive?

In Veguita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $17,900.

How educated are people in Veguita, New Mexico?

About 7.1% 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 65.1% of people in Veguita, 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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