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CITY · 2020 ACS

Veguita

New Mexico · 219 residents · 0.836 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 146 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
+200%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+200%since 2019
from 87 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−37%since 2019
from 65.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
583160238316201020202024Veguita
2024157
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,757
−10%since 2019
from $24,245 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,000
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
17.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.8%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(44)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino77.2%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.8%(91)
Diversity Score
42
+8%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Female
37.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Foreign born
17.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Veguita, New Mexico?

Veguita, New Mexico has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Veguita, New Mexico expensive?

In Veguita, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $195,000.

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 29.6% 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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