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West Hammond

New Mexico · 2,236 residents · 9.106 sq mi
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West Hammond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,929. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $209,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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

Total population
2,236
−11%since 2023
from 2,519 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
246 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 277 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+15%since 2023
from 34.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024West Hammond
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,929
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $49,795 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,777
+14%since 2023
from $22,574 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+9%since 2023
from 0.394 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $185,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,221 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+15%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic48%(1,209)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(1,116)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other7.3%(183)
Diversity Score71%(1,789)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(1,202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(796)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other10.1%(225)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,605)
Diversity Score
72
+1%since 2023
from 71 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 86.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+12%since 2023
from 25.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Female
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 82.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hammond, New Mexico?

West Hammond, New Mexico has about 2,236 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Hammond, New Mexico?

The typical household in West Hammond, New Mexico earns about $48,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hammond, New Mexico expensive?

In West Hammond, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $209,300, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in West Hammond, New Mexico?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Hammond, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hammond, New Mexico?

About 11.7% of people in West Hammond, 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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