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Watrous

New Mexico · 135 residents · 0.569 sq mi
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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

Total population
135
+322%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
237 / sq mi
+322%vs 2011
vs 56 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
03774111149201020202024Watrous
202442
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
21.6%
+21.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.7%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(42)
Diversity Score
31
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
Female
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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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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