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White Signal

New Mexico · 177 residents · 6.43 sq mi
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White Signal is home to 177 people in New Mexico. At a median age of 79.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 51% more than in New Mexico as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income. There are 28 people per square mile.

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

177
−12%since 2023
from 200 in 2023
2010 – 2024
28 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 31 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
79.2
+3%since 2023
from 77.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.43 sq mi
Population, 20102024
141177213248284201020202024White Signal
2024177
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6423.2%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8467.8%(120)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$96,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $92,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
1.75 people
−5%since 2023
from 1.85 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(32)
37
−18%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish55.9%(99)
German27.1%(48)
British14.7%(26)
American5.6%(10)
English5.6%(10)
French3.4%(6)
Hungarian2.8%(5)
Swedish0.6%(1)
Section 05

Education

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%
32.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
81.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
18.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
18.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
42.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
23.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.9%
US average: 87.7%
79.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
14.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married8.9%(9)
Married40.6%(41)
Widowed40.6%(41)
Divorced9.9%(10)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married23.7%(18)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced76.3%(58)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
53.1%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
36.2%
US average: 13.8%
78.5%
US average: 18.4%
23.2%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
23.7%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.7%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
78.5%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(42)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 42 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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