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Virden

New Mexico · 118 residents (2025 est.) · 0.211 sq mi
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Virden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,094. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $207,600. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 97% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
+22%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+70%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:118 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
761211672132581990201020202024Virden
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,094
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,596
−7%since 2000
from $23,184 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−14%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$207,600
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.2%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
94
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(122)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(28)
Diversity Score
16
−50%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.1%
+34.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
79.2%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.6%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.4%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
72.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virden, New Mexico?

Virden, New Mexico has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virden, New Mexico earns about $126,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Virden, New Mexico expensive?

In Virden, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $207,600.

How educated are people in Virden, New Mexico?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Virden, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Virden, New Mexico?

About 12.0% of people in Virden, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virden, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Virden, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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