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White Rock

New Mexico · 5,852 residents · 7.066 sq mi
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White Rock is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $128,723. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $335,500. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 151% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% 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
5,852
−3%since 2000
from 6,045 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
828 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024White Rock
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$128,723
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,725
+59%since 2000
from $36,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,507
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,013 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
7.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(5,121)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(640)
Asian2.6%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.4%(1,839)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(4,311)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(1,014)
Asian2.9%(171)
Other3.3%(193)
Diversity Score49.6%(2,905)
Diversity Score
50
+63%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+137%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Rock, New Mexico?

White Rock, New Mexico has about 5,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Rock, New Mexico earns about $128,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Rock, New Mexico expensive?

In White Rock, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $335,500, and the typical rent is about $1,507 a month.

How educated are people in White Rock, New Mexico?

About 66.6% of adults age 25 and over in White Rock, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.3% of people in White Rock, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Rock, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, White Rock, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 340 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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