Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    153,604
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.3
    0.487% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.96%
    0.735% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $86,636
    3.07% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $313,800
    11.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    66,131
    2.34% 1-year growth

    About

    23.6% of the households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.4% of the residents in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Urban Academy of Beauty (0 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was $313,800, and the homeownership rate was 83.5%.

    Most people in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 154k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.63% of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (8.65k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.8k people) in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16.8k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (20,592 households), Other Native Languages of North America (8,226 households), and Navajo (2,532 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    77,477
    Women
    50.5%
    76,034
    Men
    49.5%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 153,511 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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    Citizenship

    97.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.4% of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      62.8k ± 569
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      27.1k ± 2k
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      16.8k ± 591
    40%
    Hispanic Population
    61.4k people

    In 2024, there were 2.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.8k people) in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 16.8k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    40% of the people in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (61.4k people).

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,632 ± 1,462 people
    2. Philippines
      706 ± 651 people
    3. Cameroon
      427 ± 507 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 3,632 Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 706 and Cameroon with 427.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.63%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8.65k people
    5.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8.64k people

    As of 2024, 5.63% of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (8.65k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      20,592 households (14.1%)
    2. Other Native Languages of North America
      8,226 households (5.62%)
    3. Navajo
      2,532 households (1.73%)

    23.6% of the households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 14.1% of the households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,856 ± 400
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,966 ± 488
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,374 ± 470

    Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.5% of the population of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 21.7% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see 1,344 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,344 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Mexico

    Primary care physicians in New Mexico see an average of 1,344 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,344 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    6.52%
    Uninsured
    40.9%
    Employer Coverage
    21.7%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    15.3%
    Non-Group
    1.89%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew by 12.1% from 5.82% to 6.52%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 66.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM were Elementary & secondary schools (4,665 people), Construction (4,576 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,758 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($160,079), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($140,606), and Veterinary services ($134,041).

    Males in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,851. The income inequality in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    30,720
    Women
    46.5%
    35,411
    Men
    53.5%

    The workforce of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 was 66,131 people, with 46.5% woman, and 53.5% men.

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    Occupations

    66.1k
    2024 Value
    2.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.34%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 64.6k employees to 66.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Registered nurses (2,104 people), Customer service representatives (1,895 people), and Other managers (1,833 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    66.1k
    2024 Value
    2.34%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.34%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 2.34%, from 64.6k employees to 66.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,665 people), Construction (4,576 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,758 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,018
    Median earning men ± $2,660
    $40,850
    Median earning women ± $2,390

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($88,813), Manufacturing ($79,027), and Public Administration ($77,806).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($62,875), Information ($61,583), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,253).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.72%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 860k people employed in New Mexico. This represents a 2.72% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Mexico went to Kamala Harris with 51.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.9%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.03%).

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing the state of New Mexico. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Mexico is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from New Mexico

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    Martin Heinrich
    Senator from New Mexico1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013
    Ben Ray Luján
    Senator from New Mexico2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján are the senators currently representing New Mexico.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 0 degrees. The student population of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 11 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are .

    The largest universities in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Urban Academy of Beauty (0 and NaNN%).

    The most popular majors in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM are Barbering (0 and NaNN%), Hair Styling & Design (0 and NaNN%), and General Cosmetology (0 and NaNN%).

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2022 there were 17 students enrolled in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, 35.3% men and 64.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 11 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

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    Concentrations

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was Hair Styling & Design with 0 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    0 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Urban Academy of Beauty with 0 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is NaNk times more than the 0 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 0 degrees mean that there were NaNk times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 0 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.706% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.882% of women were in the same situation.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (31.1k), Some college (30k), and Bachelors Degree (22.1k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was $313,800 in 2024, which is 0.943 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $282,300 to $313,800, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM is 83.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $313,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,593
    $47,530
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,689

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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    Rent vs Own

    83.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.5% of the housing units in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.6%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $86,636
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,118
    56.9k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,964

    In 2024, the median household income of the 56.9k households in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $86,636 from the previous year's value of $84,053.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.443
    2024 Wage GINI in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.67% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (16.8%)
    3. Carpooled (8.34%)

    In 2024, 71.2% of workers in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (16.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.34%).

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    Commute Time

    30.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.28% of the workforce in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.96% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM (15.2k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sandoval County New Mexico PUMA, NM is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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