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White Cliffs

New Mexico · 581 residents · 0.429 sq mi
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White Cliffs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,148. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
−5%since 2023
from 610 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,354 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
−1%since 2023
from 29.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
33743954164374520202024White Cliffs
2024581
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,148
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $93,095 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,396
−8%since 2023
from $24,429 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.237
+16%since 2023
from 0.204 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.2% in 2023
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
71.1%
+44.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other91.1%(556)
Diversity Score20.2%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other87.8%(510)
Diversity Score26.8%(156)
Diversity Score
27
+33%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
−4%since 2023
from 33.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
52.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 37.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Female
54.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Foreign born
7.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Cliffs, New Mexico?

White Cliffs, New Mexico has about 581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in White Cliffs, New Mexico?

The typical household in White Cliffs, New Mexico earns about $74,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in White Cliffs, New Mexico?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in White Cliffs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Cliffs, New Mexico?

About 11.9% of people in White Cliffs, 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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