Black Rock, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,125
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    28.7
    0.347% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    38.9%
    45.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,000
    16.9% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $101,100
    26.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    406
    11.5% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    94.8% of the residents in Black Rock, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Black Rock, NM was $101,100, and the homeownership rate was 21.7%.

    Most people in Black Rock, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Black Rock, NM was 1 car per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Black Rock, NM is home to a population of 1.13k people, from which 94.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 8% of Black Rock, NM residents were born outside of the country (90 people).

    In 2024, there were 9.3 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (893 people) in Black Rock, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 66 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.8% of Black Rock, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Black Rock, NM was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Black Rock, NM
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      893 ± 152
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      96 ± 82
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
      66 ± 69
    9.51%
    Hispanic Population
    107 people

    In 2024, there were 9.3 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (893 people) in Black Rock, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 66 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.51% of the people in Black Rock, NM are hispanic (107 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Black Rock, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Mexico.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      126,568 ± 8,470 people
    2. Philippines
      6,950 ± 2,043 people
    3. Germany
      4,158 ± 1,582 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Mexico was Mexico, the natal country of 126,568 New Mexico residents, followed by Philippines with 6,950 and Germany with 4,158.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    90 people
    5.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    62 people

    As of 2024, 8% of Black Rock, NM residents (90 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 Black Rock, NM was 5.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      13 ± 20
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      6 ± 17

    Black Rock, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Black Rock, NM.

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    Health

    83.6% of the population of Black Rock, NM has health coverage, with 11% on employee plans, 67.8% on Medicaid, 3.47% on Medicare, 1.24% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 42.2% were men and 57.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.7% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.13% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.2% were men and 57.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    16.4%
    Uninsured
    11%
    Employer Coverage
    67.8%
    Medicaid
    3.47%
    Medicare
    1.24%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Black Rock, NM declined by 33.7% from 24.8% to 16.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Black Rock, NM changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Black Rock, NM employs 406 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Black Rock, NM were Health Care & Social Assistance (112 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Educational Services (75 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,571), Transportation & Warehousing ($88,571), and Educational Services ($50,893).

    Employment

    Occupations

    406
    2024 Value
    ± 109
    −11.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 41.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Black Rock, NM declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 459 employees to 406 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Black Rock, NM, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (58 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (37 people), and Management Occupations (34 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    406
    2024 Value
    ± 109
    −11.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 41.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Black Rock, NM declined at a rate of −11.5%, from 459 employees to 406 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Black Rock, NM, are Health Care & Social Assistance (112 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Educational Services (75 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

    $35,682
    Median earning men ± $11,167
    $26,667
    Median earning women ± $7,819

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,750), Public Administration ($36,667), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,344).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($43,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,000), and Retail Trade ($25,694).

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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%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Mexico.

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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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (45.9%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.03%)
      Independent Party

    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%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Mexico for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Black Rock, NM was $101,100 in 2024, which is 0.304 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $80,000 to $101,100, a 26.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Black Rock, NM is 21.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Black Rock, NM have an average commute time of 25.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Black Rock, NM is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $101,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$48,848
    $65
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$52

    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 Black Rock, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Black Rock, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    21.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    53.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 21.7% of the housing units in Black Rock, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 24.1%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $46,000
    Median Household Income
    ± $22,980
    300
    Number of Households
    ± 71

    In 2024, the median household income of the 300 households in Black Rock, NM declined from $46,000 from the previous year's value of $55,350.

    The following chart displays the households in Black Rock, NM distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Black Rock, NM is from New Mexico.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in New Mexico
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in New Mexico

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Mexico was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.506% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Mexico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in New Mexico in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Mexico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (13.5%)
    3. Carpooled (4.93%)

    In 2024, 72.7% of workers in Black Rock, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    25.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Black Rock, NM have a shorter commute time (25.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Black Rock, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Black Rock, NM compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    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 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    38.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Black Rock, NM (434 out of 1.12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

    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.

    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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