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Waterflow

New Mexico · 1,554 residents · 8.11 sq mi
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Waterflow has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,350. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $157,500. Households here earn about 26% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,554
−4%since 2019
from 1,623 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 200 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2019
from 36.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Waterflow
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,350
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,404 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,003
+1%since 2019
from $21,752 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 21.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $158,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,099 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
20.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic38%(617)
Black3.3%(53)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(135)
Asian0%(0)
Other50.4%(818)
Diversity Score74.2%(1,204)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(508)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(116)
Asian1.2%(18)
Other44%(684)
Diversity Score72.7%(1,129)
Diversity Score
73
−2%since 2019
from 74 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 96.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 22.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 86.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterflow, New Mexico?

Waterflow, New Mexico has about 1,554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterflow, New Mexico earns about $64,350 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 $157,500, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Waterflow, New Mexico?

About 17.7% 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 11.7% of people in Waterflow, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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