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Wagon Mound

New Mexico · 266 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 $37,045. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
266
−28%since 2000
from 369 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
+31%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2243494756007251990201020202024Wagon Mound
2024557
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,045
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,273 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,218
+141%since 2000
from $10,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$486
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85%(226)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(73)
Diversity Score
27
+2%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−14%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
63.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

Wagon Mound, New Mexico has about 266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wagon Mound, New Mexico earns about $37,045 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 $486 a month.

How educated are people in Wagon Mound, New Mexico?

About 25.4% 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 8.7% 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 73 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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