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Española Micro

Española, NM · 1 counties · 40,363 residents · 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 $42,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,900. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

40,363
−2%since 2000
from 41,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
43.5
+26%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
34K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Española
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,264
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,819
+67%since 2000
from $14,263 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
22.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$172,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$629
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
78.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
21.1% rent
4.1
+36%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(5,945)
Black0.4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino67.3%(27,159)
Asian0.6%(233)
Other15.4%(6,227)
Diversity Score60.7%(24,498)
Segregation Score29.8%(12,037)
61
+79%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
84.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
38.2%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
4.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
8.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Española, NM?

Española, NM has about 40,363 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Española, NM?

The typical household in Española, NM earns about $42,264 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 $172,900, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Española, NM?

About 18.5% 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 22.8% 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 5,998 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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