CITY · 2010 ACS
Watrous
New Mexico · 135 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 103 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
At a glance
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
202442
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.7%(9)
5 to 94.4%(6)
10 to 149.6%(13)
15 to 197.4%(10)
20 to 243.7%(5)
25 to 348.9%(12)
35 to 4414.1%(19)
45 to 5414.1%(19)
55 to 6414.1%(19)
65 to 7411.9%(16)
75 to 845.2%(7)
85 and over0%(0)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.7%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
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Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.
Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(42)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(14)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married60.7%(17)
Married39.3%(11)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Watrous, New Mexico?
Watrous, New Mexico has about 135 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Watrous, New Mexico?
About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watrous, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Watrous, New Mexico?
About 0.0% of people in Watrous, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.
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