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De Baca County

New Mexico · 2,022 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 $30,643. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $71,100. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,022
−10%since 2000
from 2,240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+9%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024De Baca County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,643
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$20,769
+48%since 2000
from $14,065 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(1,407)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino35.3%(790)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,298)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.3%(1,200)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino38.5%(779)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,218)
Diversity Score
60
+4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

De Baca County, New Mexico has about 2,022 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Baca County, New Mexico earns about $30,643 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 $71,100, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

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

About 19.7% 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 21.6% 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 230 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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