Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    162,380
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.2
    0.277% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.3%
    4.07% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,895
    1.63% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $154,600
    8.49% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    65,129
    1.69% 1-year growth

    About

    29.2% of the households in Eastern 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.

    94.4% of the residents in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (1,383 degrees awarded in 2024), Clovis Community College (731 degrees), and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (616 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was $154,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

    Most people in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 162k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.07% of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (14.7k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.5k people) in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 24.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (41,949 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (424 households), and Navajo (366 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    79,628
    Women
    49%
    82,836
    Men
    51%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 162,464 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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    Citizenship

    94.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.4% of Eastern 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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      66.5k ± 367
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      30.6k ± 1.9k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      24.1k ± 1.99k
    51.6%
    Hispanic Population
    83.8k people

    In 2024, there were 2.18 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (66.5k people) in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 24.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    51.6% of the people in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (83.8k people).

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      11,251 ± 2,512 people
    2. Philippines
      501 ± 549 people
    3. Honduras
      397 ± 489 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 11,251 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 501 and Honduras with 397.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    9.07%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.7k people
    8.12%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    13.2k people

    As of 2024, 9.07% of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (14.7k 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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was 8.12%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      41,949 households (27.5%)
    2. Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
      424 households (0.278%)
    3. Navajo
      366 households (0.24%)

    29.2% of the households in Eastern 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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 27.5% of the households in Eastern 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. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,196 ± 440
    2. Vietnam
      2,941 ± 344
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,717 ± 341

    Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.09 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.9% of the population of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 26.2% on employee plans, 34.1% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 3.68% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,207 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colorado

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see an average of 1,207 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.1% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.1%
    Uninsured
    26.2%
    Employer Coverage
    34.1%
    Medicaid
    11.5%
    Medicare
    14.5%
    Non-Group
    3.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM grew by 9.22% from 9.24% to 10.1%.

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    Economy

    The economy of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 65.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM were U. S. Air Force (4,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,272 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,129 people), and the highest paying industries were Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($149,036), Other health care services ($121,766), and Scientific research & development services ($116,480).

    Males in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,006. The income inequality in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    28,932
    Women
    44.4%
    36,197
    Men
    55.6%

    The workforce of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 was 65,129 people, with 44.4% woman, and 55.6% men.

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    Occupations

    65.1k
    2024 Value
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.69%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 64k employees to 65.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,630 people), Retail salespersons (1,830 people), and Personal care aides (1,785 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    65.1k
    2024 Value
    1.69%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.69%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 1.69%, from 64k employees to 65.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, are U. S. Air Force (4,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,272 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,129 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Eastern 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

    $41,037
    Median earning men ± $1,870
    $30,423
    Median earning women ± $1,324

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,244), Public Administration ($54,952), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,652).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($55,100), Construction ($47,895), and Public Administration ($43,872).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% 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 11.9%.

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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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 3,125 degrees. The student population of Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,243 male students and 6,932 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (1,407 and 45.9%), White (1,201 and 39.2%), Unknown (153 and 4.99%), and Black or African American (114 and 3.72%).

    The largest universities in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus (1,383 and 44.3%), Clovis Community College (731 and 23.4%), and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (616 and 19.7%).

    The most popular majors in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM are Liberal Arts & Sciences (425 and 13.6%), General Studies (238 and 7.62%), and General Business Administration & Management (151 and 4.83%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,194 for in-state students and $6,174 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
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    In 2024 in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 41.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 11,175 (38% men and 62% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 11,175 students enrolled in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, 38% men and 62% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,130 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 341 degrees awarded
    2. 162 degrees awarded
    3. 61 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 341 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 1,383 degrees awarded
    2. 731 degrees awarded
    3. 616 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus with 1,383 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,327 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.738 times less than the 1,798 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,407 degrees mean that there were 1.17 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,201 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,194) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,880) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,324) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.67% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.27% 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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (40.6k), Some college (30.6k), and Secondary Education (22.5k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was $154,600 in 2024, which is 0.465 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $142,500 to $154,600, a 8.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $154,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,250
    $43,024
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,667

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    Rent vs Own

    67.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 67.7% of the housing units in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.5%.

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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.
    $52,895
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,606
    63.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,034

    In 2024, the median household income of the 63.5k households in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $52,895 from the previous year's value of $52,049.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.447
    2024 Wage GINI in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.35% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.17%)

    In 2024, 80.8% of workers in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (5.17%).

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    Commute Time

    17.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.26% of the workforce in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, 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 Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eastern New Mexico PUMA, NM (34.8k out of 156k 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 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eastern 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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