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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

603
−27%since 2023
from 826 in 2023
2010 – 2024
110 / sq mi
−27%since 2023
from 151 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.8
−18%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
119312504697890201020202024Ventura
2024603
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,867
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $24,342 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
42.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $77,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
88.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
11.7% rent
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
29.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 83.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.8
+18%since 2023
from 3.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score57%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(292)
Asian4.8%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.1%(410)
68
+19%since 2023
from 57 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−45%since 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
98.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
37.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
44.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
27.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
75.0%
+24.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
20.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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