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Virden

New Mexico · 126 residents · 0.211 sq mi
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Virden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,100. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 111% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126
−12%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+54%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761211672132581990201020202024Virden
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,125
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,436
+105%since 2000
from $23,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(105)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(31)
Diversity Score
25
−22%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+48.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
67.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virden, New Mexico?

Virden, New Mexico has about 126 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virden, New Mexico earns about $108,125 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 $176,100.

How educated are people in Virden, New Mexico?

About 51.0% 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 11.5% 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 41 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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