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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Hammond

New Mexico · 2,790 residents · 9.106 sq mi
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West Hammond is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,099. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $163,700. Households here earn about 69% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,790
+2%vs 2011
vs 2,739 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
36.5
−14%vs 2011
vs 42.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024West Hammond
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.8%(190)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.6%(213)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.6%(239)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.2%(229)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.3%(148)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3412%(336)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(339)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.4%(486)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6412.8%(358)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.7%(159)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.8%(77)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.6%(16)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,099
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,591 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,861
−11%vs 2011
vs $31,193 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+18%vs 2011
vs 0.331 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $168,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $686 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−50.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.0% in 2011
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
+30.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+13%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Hammond on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(1,548)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(722)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other16.6%(454)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(1,620)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(730)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other15%(419)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.1%(111)
Spaniard0.8%(21)
Ancestry
English32.2%(879)
German13.4%(365)
Norwegian4.1%(113)
Irish3.5%(95)
Scottish3.1%(84)
Dutch2.6%(71)
British2.4%(66)
American2.3%(64)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(32)
Swedish0.8%(23)
French0.6%(17)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 27.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Female
44.6%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Foreign born
6.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(298)
Married54%(475)
Widowed3%(26)
Divorced9.2%(81)
Women 15+
Never married29.6%(282)
Married54.3%(518)
Widowed10.2%(97)
Divorced6%(57)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hammond, New Mexico?

West Hammond, New Mexico has about 2,790 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hammond, New Mexico earns about $74,099 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in West Hammond, New Mexico?

About 12.6% 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 14.2% 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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