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West Hammond

New Mexico · 2,724 residents · 9.106 sq mi
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West Hammond has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,339. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $163,900. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
2,724
−2%since 2019
from 2,777 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 305 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−4%since 2019
from 41.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K201020202024West Hammond
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,339
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,069
−5%since 2019
from $30,528 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 10.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $166,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,045 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.6% in 2019
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−1%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(1,475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.1%(1,113)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other6.7%(185)
Diversity Score69.1%(1,919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(1,354)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino32.7%(891)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other5.2%(141)
Diversity Score67.5%(1,839)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2019
from 69 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 79.3% 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
8.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Female
52.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Foreign born
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hammond, New Mexico?

West Hammond, New Mexico has about 2,724 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hammond, New Mexico earns about $66,339 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 $163,900, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in West Hammond, New Mexico?

About 8.9% 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 11.9% of people in West Hammond, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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