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Wagon Mound

New Mexico · 314 residents · 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 $36,125. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,700. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
−15%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
310 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+20%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2243494756007251990201020202024Wagon Mound
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,125
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,528
+29%since 2000
from $10,459 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Median gross rent
$572
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−56.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
41.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic13.7%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.4%(265)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30%(94)
Diversity Score
30
+12%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

Wagon Mound, New Mexico has about 314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wagon Mound, New Mexico earns about $36,125 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 median home is worth about $68,700, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

About 6.5% 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 20.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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