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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Virden

New Mexico · 143 residents · 0.211 sq mi
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Virden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $56,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

143
−14%since 1990
from 167 in 1990
1990 – 2025
678 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 791 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+102%since 1990
from 15.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
761211672132581990201020202024Virden
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,361 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,184
+204%since 1990
from $7,635 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$725
+100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
87.5%
+31.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
12.5% rent
1.9
+14%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(148)
Black11.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score25.2%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(122)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino13.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(45)
32
+26%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.4%
−31.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.2%
−17.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−5%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virden, New Mexico?

Virden, New Mexico has about 143 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Virden, New Mexico earns about $29,375 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 $56,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Virden, New Mexico?

About 2.4% 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 14.1% of people in Virden, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Virden, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Virden, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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