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Wagon Mound

New Mexico · 261 residents (2025 est.) · 1.012 sq mi
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Wagon Mound has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,672. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
+51%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.2
+45%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:261 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2243494756007251990201020202024Wagon Mound
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,672
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,841
+185%since 2000
from $10,459 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+39%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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 gross rent
$769
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.6%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino87.8%(324)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.8%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino65.5%(365)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score56.8%(316)
Diversity Score
57
+112%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% 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
6.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
63.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2012
from 35.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+43.5 ptssince 2017
from 27.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.5%
+44.8 ptssince 2016
from 22.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2016
from 77.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

Wagon Mound, New Mexico has about 557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

The typical household in Wagon Mound, New Mexico earns about $43,672 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wagon Mound, New Mexico expensive?

In Wagon Mound, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wagon Mound, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

About 14.2% of people in Wagon Mound, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wagon Mound, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Wagon Mound, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 218 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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