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White Sands

New Mexico · 1,651 residents · 4.224 sq mi
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White Sands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,886. Population has grown 25% since 2000. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,651
+25%since 2000
from 1,323 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
391 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.6
−18%since 2000
from 27.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7571K2K2K3K1990201020202024White Sands
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,886
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,647
+21%since 2000
from $16,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$858
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
99.3% rent
Vacancy rate
46.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(823)
Black11.2%(148)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(233)
Asian3.7%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.8%(858)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60%(990)
Black12.4%(204)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(309)
Asian2.7%(44)
Other8.6%(142)
Diversity Score75.1%(1,240)
Diversity Score
75
+16%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−50%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
37.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Sands, New Mexico?

White Sands, New Mexico has about 1,651 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Sands, New Mexico earns about $48,886 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Sands, New Mexico expensive?

In White Sands, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in White Sands, New Mexico?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in White Sands, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.9% of people in White Sands, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has White Sands, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, White Sands, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 965 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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