Holloman AFB, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    4,433
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    21.7
    0.459% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.2%
    12.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,465
    2.46% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    457
    1.3% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Holloman AFB, 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 Holloman AFB, NM are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Holloman AFB, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.13 minutes. The average car ownership in Holloman AFB, NM was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew MexicoOtero County, NMAlamogordo, NMSouthwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

    Population & Diversity

    Holloman AFB, NM is home to a population of 4.43k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.98% of Holloman AFB, NM residents were born outside of the country (132 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.96k people) in Holloman AFB, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 390 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 380 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.9%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.9% of Holloman AFB, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Holloman AFB, NM was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Holloman AFB, NM compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Holloman AFB, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.96k ± 412
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      390 ± 199
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      380 ± 208
    13.1%
    Hispanic Population
    582 people

    In 2024, there were 7.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.96k people) in Holloman AFB, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 390 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 380 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    13.1% of the people in Holloman AFB, NM are hispanic (582 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Holloman AFB, 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

    2.98%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    132 people
    3.63%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    147 people

    As of 2024, 2.98% of Holloman AFB, NM residents (132 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 Holloman AFB, NM was 3.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      160 ± 102
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      14 ± 15

    Holloman AFB, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 11.4 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    97.8% of the population of Holloman AFB, NM has health coverage, with 1.84% on employee plans, 1.84% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 22.2% on non-group plans, and 71.9% 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, 40.2% were men and 59.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 62% under 18 years, 26.8% between 18 and 34 years, 9.24% between 35 and 64 years, and 1.98% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 40.2% were men and 59.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    2.21%
    Uninsured
    1.84%
    Employer Coverage
    1.84%
    Medicaid
    0%
    Medicare
    22.2%
    Non-Group
    71.9%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Holloman AFB, NM declined by 32.6% from 3.27% to 2.21%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Holloman AFB, 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 Holloman AFB, NM employs 457 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Holloman AFB, NM were Public Administration (148 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), and Retail Trade (52 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,911), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,839), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($78,571).

    Employment

    Occupations

    457
    2024 Value
    ± 155
    −1.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 48.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Holloman AFB, NM declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 463 employees to 457 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Holloman AFB, NM, are Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (88 people), Management Occupations (56 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (46 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Holloman AFB, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    457
    2024 Value
    ± 155
    −1.3%
    1 Year decline
    ± 48.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Holloman AFB, NM declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 463 employees to 457 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Holloman AFB, NM, are Public Administration (148 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (84 people), and Retail Trade (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Holloman AFB, NM, though some of these residents may live in Holloman AFB, 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

    $33,468
    Median earning men ± $9,428
    $32,981
    Median earning women ± $5,328

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($33,266).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,036), Retail Trade ($36,607), and Public Administration ($32,212).

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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.

    The following chart shows elected senators in New Mexico over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Holloman AFB, NM have an average commute time of 8.13 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Holloman AFB, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,465
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,027
    1.09k
    Number of Households
    ± 202

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.09k households in Holloman AFB, NM grew to $52,465 from the previous year's value of $51,205.

    The following chart displays the households in Holloman AFB, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Holloman AFB, 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 (63.1%)
    2. Carpooled (18.9%)
    3. Walked (15.3%)

    In 2024, 63.1% of workers in Holloman AFB, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (18.9%) and those who walked to work (15.3%).

    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

    8.13 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Holloman AFB, NM have a shorter commute time (8.13 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Holloman AFB, 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 Holloman AFB, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Holloman AFB, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Holloman AFB, NM (325 out of 3.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Holloman AFB, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

    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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