Black Rock, NM

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,108
12% 1-year decline
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
28.8
5.11% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
26.7%
30.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$55,350
21.1% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$80,000
15.4% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
459
0.218% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Black Rock, NM had a population of 1.11k people with a median age of 28.8 and a median household income of $55,350. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Black Rock, NM declined from 1,259 to 1,108, a −12% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,714 to $55,350, a 21.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Black Rock, NM are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (82%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (6.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.23%), White (Hispanic) (2.26%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

None of the households in Black Rock, 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.

96.2% of the residents in Black Rock, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Black Rock, NM was $80,000, and the homeownership rate was 24.1%.

Most people in Black Rock, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Black Rock, NM was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Black Rock, NM is home to a population of 1.11k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.6% of Black Rock, NM residents were born outside of the country (62 people).

In 2023, there were 13.2 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (909 people) in Black Rock, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) and 58 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.2%
2023 Citizenship
98.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.2% of Black Rock, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Black Rock, NM was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Black Rock, NM
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    909 ± 164
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
    69 ± 66
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    58 ± 64
9.93%
Hispanic Population
110 people

In 2023, there were 13.2 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (909 people) in Black Rock, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) and 58 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.93% of the people in Black Rock, NM are hispanic (110 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    128,832 ± 8,539 people
  2. Philippines
    5,882 ± 1,880 people
  3. Germany
    4,070 ± 1,565 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 128,832 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 5,882 and Germany with 4,070.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
62 people
1.83%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
23 people

As of 2023, 5.6% of Black Rock, NM residents (62 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Black Rock, NM was 1.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    18 ± 23
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 18
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 23

Black Rock, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Black Rock, NM employs 459 people. The largest industries in Black Rock, NM are Health Care & Social Assistance (136 people), Public Administration (74 people), and Retail Trade (70 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,406), Transportation & Warehousing ($86,406), and Educational Services ($52,321).

Males in New Mexico have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,740. The income inequality in New Mexico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

459
2023 Value
± 115
0.218%
1 Year growth
± 34.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Black Rock, NM grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 458 employees to 459 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Black Rock, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (56 people), Management Occupations (52 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (50 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Black Rock, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

459
2023 Value
± 115
0.218%
1 Year growth
± 34.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Black Rock, NM grew at a rate of 0.218%, from 458 employees to 459 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Black Rock, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (136 people), Public Administration (74 people), and Retail Trade (70 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Black Rock, NM, though some of these residents may live in Black Rock, 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

$36,316
Median earning men ± $16,589
$26,544
Median earning women ± $2,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,536), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,667), and Public Administration ($36,696).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($40,893), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,105), and Retail Trade ($26,591).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (454k), Some college (398k), and Secondary Education (257k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Black Rock, NM was $80,000 in 2023, which is 0.264 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $94,600 to $80,000, a 15.4% decrease. The homeownership rate in Black Rock, NM is 24.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Black Rock, NM have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Black Rock, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$80,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$66,892
$74
Median Property Taxes
±$52

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 9405
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$55,350
Median Household Income
± $8,054
307
Number of Households
± 72

In 2023, the median household income of the 307 households in Black Rock, NM grew to $55,350 from the previous year's value of $45,714.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Black Rock, NM is from New Mexico.
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in New Mexico
0.46
2021 Wage GINI in New Mexico

In 2022, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.44% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (17.6%)
  3. Carpooled (4.36%)

In 2023, 75.2% of workers in Black Rock, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (17.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.36%).

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Commute Time

26.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Black Rock, NM have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Black Rock, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Black Rock, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Black Rock, NM have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Black Rock, NM (294 out of 1.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Black Rock, NM is Native American, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

75.2% of the population of Black Rock, NM has health coverage, with 8.75% on employee plans, 61% on Medicaid, 4.87% on Medicare, 0.542% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in McKinley County, NM see 1336 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% increase from the previous year (1322 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1380 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 603 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,336 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in McKinley County, NM

Primary care physicians in McKinley County, NM see an average of 1,336 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% increase from the previous year (1,322 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31% under 18 years, 26.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.31% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.7% were men and 63.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

24.8%
Uninsured
8.75%
Employer Coverage
61%
Medicaid
4.87%
Medicare
0.542%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Black Rock, NM grew by 4.86% from 23.7% to 24.8%.

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