Dulce, NM

Census Place

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2023 Population
2,782
23% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
43.7
7.64% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.3%
8.12% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$41,886
1.54% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$58,100
2.47% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
1,292
48.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Dulce, NM had a population of 2.78k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $41,886. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Dulce, NM grew from 2,261 to 2,782, a 23% increase and its median household income grew from $41,250 to $41,886, a 1.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dulce, NM are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (82.8%), Other (Hispanic) (4.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.59%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.52%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (1.87%).

None of the households in Dulce, 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.

98.9% of the residents in Dulce, NM are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Dulce, NM was $58,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Most people in Dulce, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.29 minutes. The average car ownership in Dulce, NM was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Dulce, NM is home to a population of 2.78k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.11% of Dulce, NM residents were born outside of the country (31 people).

In 2023, there were 16.8 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.3k people) in Dulce, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 137 Other (Hispanic) and 100 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.9%
2023 Citizenship
99.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.9% of Dulce, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Dulce, NM was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dulce, NM
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    2.3k ± 534
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    137 ± 102
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    100 ± 91.8
9.99%
Hispanic Population
278 people

In 2023, there were 16.8 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.3k people) in Dulce, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 137 Other (Hispanic) and 100 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.99% of the people in Dulce, NM are hispanic (278 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

1.11%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
31 people
0.619%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14 people

As of 2023, 1.11% of Dulce, NM residents (31 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 Dulce, NM was 0.619%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    75 ± 64
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    0 ± 23
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 18

Dulce, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, NaNy times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Dulce, NM employs 1.29k people. The largest industries in Dulce, NM are Public Administration (378 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (276 people), and Retail Trade (120 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services ($51,667), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,083), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($45,833).

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

1.29k
2023 Value
± 305
48.3%
1 Year growth
± 22.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dulce, NM grew at a rate of 48.3%, from 871 employees to 1.29k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dulce, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (192 people), Personal Care & Service Occupations (152 people), and Management Occupations (119 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dulce, NM.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.29k
2023 Value
± 305
48.3%
1 Year growth
± 22.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Dulce, NM grew at a rate of 48.3%, from 871 employees to 1.29k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dulce, NM, are Public Administration (378 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (276 people), and Retail Trade (120 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dulce, NM, though some of these residents may live in Dulce, 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

$35,780
Median earning men ± $2,114
$27,938
Median earning women ± $9,387

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,625), Public Administration ($35,768), and Retail Trade ($3,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($46,615), Public Administration ($35,195), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,127).

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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 Dulce, NM was $58,100 in 2023, which is 0.191 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $56,700 to $58,100, a 2.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Dulce, NM is 62.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Dulce, NM have an average commute time of 8.29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dulce, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$58,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$26,397
$652
Median Property Taxes
±$175

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Rent vs Own

62.6%
Homeownership
2023
71.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 62.6% of the housing units in Dulce, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 9410
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$41,886
Median Household Income
± $8,049
1.04k
Number of Households
± 234

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.04k households in Dulce, NM grew to $41,886 from the previous year's value of $41,250.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dulce, 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 (82.9%)
  2. Carpooled (13.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (2.61%)

In 2023, 82.9% of workers in Dulce, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (2.61%).

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Commute Time

8.29 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dulce, NM have a shorter commute time (8.29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Dulce, 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 Dulce, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dulce, NM have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dulce, NM (425 out of 2.77k 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 Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dulce, NM is Native American, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Dulce, NM has health coverage, with 53.5% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 6.89% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rio Arriba County, NM see 2140 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (2162 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1339 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 198 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,140 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rio Arriba County, NM

Primary care physicians in Rio Arriba County, NM see an average of 2,140 patients per year. This represents a 1.02% decrease from the previous year (2,162 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.4% under 18 years, 26.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.5% were men and 54.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

6.31%
Uninsured
53.5%
Employer Coverage
21.1%
Medicaid
12.3%
Medicare
6.89%
Non-Group
0%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dulce, NM grew by 39.1% from 4.54% to 6.31%.

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