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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

De Baca County

New Mexico · 2,240 residents · 2,323.107 sq mi
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De Baca County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,441. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,300. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,240
−1%since 1990
from 2,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.8
+6%since 1990
from 41.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Baca County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,441
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,686 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$14,065
+58%since 1990
from $8,896 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.7%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $245 in 1990
US average: $602
78.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
22.0% rent
2.0
−3%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,138)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(738)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.3%(1,200)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(1,407)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(790)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,298)
58
+9%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.3%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Baca County, New Mexico?

De Baca County, New Mexico has about 2,240 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in De Baca County, New Mexico?

The typical household in De Baca County, New Mexico earns about $25,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Baca County, New Mexico expensive?

In De Baca County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in De Baca County, New Mexico?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in De Baca County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Baca County, New Mexico?

About 17.7% of people in De Baca County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Baca County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, De Baca County, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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