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White Signal

New Mexico · 177 residents · 6.433 sq mi
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White Signal is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,625. Population has declined 11% since 2023. With a median age of 79.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 79.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−12%since 2023
from 200 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
28 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 31 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
79.2
+3%since 2023
from 77.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
141177213248284201020202024White Signal
2024177
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,451
+12%since 2023
from $51,458 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.260
+3%since 2023
from 0.253 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing81.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction81.3%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(31)
Diversity Score45.4%(91)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(32)
Diversity Score37%(66)
Diversity Score
37
−18%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
81.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
Female
42.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
Foreign born
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Signal, New Mexico?

White Signal, New Mexico has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Signal, New Mexico earns about $96,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in White Signal, New Mexico?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in White Signal, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.9% of people in White Signal, 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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