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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Guadalupe County

New Mexico · 4,680 residents · 3,029.772 sq mi
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Guadalupe County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,783. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $51,500. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,680
+13%since 1990
from 4,156 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+15%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Guadalupe County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,783
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,350 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,241
+72%since 1990
from $6,529 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.6%
−16.8 ptssince 1990
from 38.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$322
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
73.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
26.2% rent
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,080)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.3%(3,545)
Asian0.7%(31)
Diversity Score76.2%(3,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(724)
Black1.3%(59)
Hispanic / Latino81.2%(3,801)
Asian0.5%(24)
Diversity Score36.8%(1,724)
37
−52%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+10.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−8%since 1990
from 15.7 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 Guadalupe County, New Mexico?

Guadalupe County, New Mexico has about 4,680 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Guadalupe County, New Mexico earns about $24,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guadalupe County, New Mexico expensive?

In Guadalupe County, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $51,500, and the typical rent is about $322 a month.

How educated are people in Guadalupe County, New Mexico?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Guadalupe County, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guadalupe County, New Mexico?

About 21.6% of people in Guadalupe County, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guadalupe County, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Guadalupe County, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 524 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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