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Española, NM · 1 counties · 39,832 residents (2025 est.) · 5,860.874 sq mi
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Española has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,070
−3%since 2000
from 41,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
+22%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39,832 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Española
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,155
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,887
+124%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+6%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+42%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(5,619)
Black0.2%(85)
Hispanic / Latino72.9%(30,025)
Asian0.1%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.9%(13,952)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(5,594)
Black0.6%(228)
Hispanic / Latino67.2%(26,916)
Asian0.6%(242)
Other17.7%(7,090)
Diversity Score62.2%(24,940)
Segregation Score26.1%(10,450)
Diversity Score
62
+84%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
−13%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 38.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 51.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

EspañolaCENTRAL10,458
What's inside

1 component county

Rio Arriba CountyCENTRAL39,832
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Española, NM?

Española, NM has about 40,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Española, NM?

The typical household in Española, NM earns about $57,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Española, NM expensive?

In Española, NM, the median home is worth about $243,700, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Española, NM?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Española, NM hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Española, NM?

About 18.2% of people in Española, NM live below the federal poverty line.

Has Española, NM grown since 1990?

Yes, Española, NM has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,705 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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