Grants, NM

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2022 Population
    27,211
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2022 Median Age
    38
    3.55% 1-year decrease
    2022 Poverty Rate
    27.3%
    2.13% 1-year decrease
    2022 Median Household Income
    $49,866
    5.42% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $101,900
    17.4% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    8,912
    2.14% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Grants, 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.

    98.8% of the residents in Grants, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Grants, NM was $101,900, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

    Most people in Grants, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Grants, NM was 3 cars per household.

    Grants, NM borders Albuquerque, NM and Gallup, NM.

    About the photo: Sanstone Bluff in El Malpais Natl. Monument, NM

    Population & Diversity

    Grants, NM is home to a population of 27.2k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.05% of Grants, NM residents were born outside of the country (830 people).

    In 2022, there were 1.6 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Grants, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.69k White (Hispanic) and 4.93k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2022 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 98.8% of Grants, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Grants, NM was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grants, NM
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      10.7k ± 321
    2. White (Hispanic)
      6.69k ± 894
    3. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.93k ± 51
    38.4%
    Hispanic Population
    10.5k people

    In 2022, there were 1.6 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.7k people) in Grants, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.69k White (Hispanic) and 4.93k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    38.4% of the people in Grants, NM are hispanic (10.5k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA 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

    3.05%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    830 people
    2.33%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    635 people

    As of 2022, 3.05% of Grants, NM residents (830 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grants, NM was 2.33%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      640 ± 180
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      373 ± 193
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      288 ± 131

    Grants, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    88.2% of the population of Grants, NM has health coverage, with 21.9% on employee plans, 42.5% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 2.57% 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, 48.9% were men and 51.1% 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    11.8%
    Uninsured
    21.9%
    Employer Coverage
    42.5%
    Medicaid
    10.8%
    Medicare
    10.5%
    Non-Group
    2.57%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grants, NM grew by 3.64% from 11.4% to 11.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Grants, 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 Grants, NM employs 8.91k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Grants, NM were Public Administration (1,310 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,150 people), and Educational Services (968 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($115,833), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,241), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,417).

    Occupations

    8.91k
    2022 Value
    ± 924
    2.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.5%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Grants, NM grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 8.73k employees to 8.91k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grants, NM, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,228 people), Sales & Related Occupations (955 people), and Management Occupations (839 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grants, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    8.91k
    2022 Value
    ± 924
    2.14%
    1 Year growth
    ± 13.5%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Grants, NM grew at a rate of 2.14%, from 8.73k employees to 8.91k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grants, NM, are Public Administration (1,310 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,150 people), and Educational Services (968 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grants, NM, though some of these residents may live in Grants, 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

    $37,078
    Median earning men ± $5,465
    $27,716
    Median earning women ± $4,650

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($115,365), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,143), and Public Administration ($54,605).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($45,378), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,325), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($27,708).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 30
      Retail Trade
    2. 19
      Finance and Insurance
    3. 17
      Health Care and Social Assistance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $65.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $24.6k
      Retail Trade
    3. $21.6k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Grants, NM was $101,900 in 2022, which is 0.306 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $86,800 to $101,900, a 17.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Grants, NM is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Grants, NM have an average commute time of 22.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grants, NM is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Property

    $101,900
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$14,319
    $5,773
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$650

    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 Grants, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.1%
    Homeownership
    2022
    70.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 71.1% of the housing units in Grants, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

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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.
    $49,866
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,183
    8.12k
    Number of Households
    ± 798

    In 2022, the median household income of the 8.12k households in Grants, NM grew to $49,866 from the previous year's value of $47,300.

    The following chart displays the households in Grants, 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Grants, 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.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (76.5%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (8.37%)

    In 2022, 76.5% of workers in Grants, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (8.37%).

    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

    22.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Grants, NM have a shorter commute time (22.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Grants, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Grants, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grants, NM have 3 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grants, NM (7.06k out of 25.9k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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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