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Ventura

New Mexico · 603 residents · 5.46 sq mi
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Ventura has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,867. Population has fallen 27% since 2023, a loss of 223 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2023, reaching $116,900. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
−27%since 2023
from 826 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
110 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.8
−18%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
119312504697890201020202024Ventura
2024603
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.8%(23)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(39)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410%(60)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3433%(199)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.8%(83)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(52)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.8%(41)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8417.6%(106)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,867
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $24,342 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,639
−1%since 2023
from $15,724 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+7%since 2023
from 0.432 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information68.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+18%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
9
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic29.2%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino67.7%(559)
Asian3.1%(26)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(292)
Asian4.8%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
68
+19%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican48.4%(292)
Asian origin
Filipino4.8%(29)
Ancestry
English20.9%(126)
Polish16.7%(101)
German11.8%(71)
Irish10.8%(65)
Italian3.2%(19)
American1.7%(10)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−45%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
98.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
Female
44.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married61.7%(161)
Married21.8%(57)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced16.5%(43)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(52)
Married34.1%(75)
Widowed42.3%(93)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventura, New Mexico?

Ventura, New Mexico has about 603 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ventura, New Mexico earns about $30,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ventura, New Mexico expensive?

In Ventura, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $116,900.

How educated are people in Ventura, New Mexico?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ventura, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ventura, New Mexico?

About 42.1% of people in Ventura, 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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