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Waterflow

New Mexico · 1,140 residents · 8.11 sq mi
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Waterflow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,429. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $167,400. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,140
−6%since 2023
from 1,215 in 2023
2010 – 2024
141 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 150 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.5
−12%since 2023
from 39.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Waterflow
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,429
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,278 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$24,496
−7%since 2023
from $26,287 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.364
+3%since 2023
from 0.353 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$167,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $167,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,572
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,602 in 2023
US average: $1,442
59.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
40.7% rent
24.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.7
−2%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.1%(499)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(249)
Asian3.4%(41)
Other35.1%(426)
Diversity Score83.2%(1,010)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39%(445)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(227)
Asian3.5%(40)
Other37.5%(428)
Diversity Score83.2%(949)
83
Unchangedsince 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−14%since 2023
from 23.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
16.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
58.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.3% in 2023
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
86.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
68.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
10.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterflow, New Mexico?

Waterflow, New Mexico has about 1,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterflow, New Mexico earns about $61,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterflow, New Mexico expensive?

In Waterflow, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $1,572 a month.

How educated are people in Waterflow, New Mexico?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Waterflow, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterflow, New Mexico?

About 12.7% of people in Waterflow, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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