North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    125,047
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.6%
    2.27% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,342
    2.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $282,400
    10.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    51,459
    0.482% 1-year growth

    About

    39.3% of the households in North Central 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.

    96.7% of the residents in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are New Mexico Highlands University (810 degrees awarded in 2024), Northern New Mexico College (220 degrees), and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (182 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $282,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.2%.

    Most people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 125k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.55% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (6.95k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 21.6k 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (40,650 households), Other Native Languages of North America (2,963 households), and Navajo (824 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    63,375
    Women
    50.6%
    61,788
    Men
    49.4%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 125,163 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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    Citizenship

    96.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.7% of North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      38.9k ± 444
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      30k ± 1.76k
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      21.6k ± 1.84k
    56.9%
    Hispanic Population
    71.1k people

    In 2024, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 21.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    56.9% of the people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (71.1k people).

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,656 ± 1,463 people
    2. Guatemala
      418 ± 501 people
    3. China
      406 ± 494 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 3,656 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 418 and China with 406.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.55%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    6.95k people
    5.96%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    7.47k people

    As of 2024, 5.55% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (6.95k 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 5.96%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      40,650 households (34%)
    2. Other Native Languages of North America
      2,963 households (2.48%)
    3. Navajo
      824 households (0.689%)

    39.3% of the households in North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 34% of the households in North Central 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. Vietnam
      2,897 ± 460
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,079 ± 266
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,029 ± 297

    North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.68 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    93.1% of the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.63% 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 20.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% 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

    6.91%
    Uninsured
    35.3%
    Employer Coverage
    26.2%
    Medicaid
    18.2%
    Medicare
    11.7%
    Non-Group
    1.63%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM declined by 6.67% from 7.4% to 6.91%.

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    Economy

    The economy of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 51.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM were Scientific research & development services (6,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,250 people), and Construction (2,998 people), and the highest paying industries were Banking & related activities ($208,707), Pharmacies & drug retailers ($161,584), and Scientific research & development services ($132,689).

    Males in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,889. The income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    25,358
    Women
    49.3%
    26,101
    Men
    50.7%

    The workforce of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 was 51,459 people, with 49.3% woman, and 50.7% men.

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    Occupations

    51.5k
    2024 Value
    0.482%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.482%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.482%, from 51.2k employees to 51.5k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Other managers (1,292 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,136 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,133 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    51.5k
    2024 Value
    0.482%
    1 Year growth
    ± 0.482%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 0.482%, from 51.2k employees to 51.5k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Scientific research & development services (6,457 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,250 people), and Construction (2,998 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in North Central 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

    $49,102
    Median earning men ± $2,171
    $40,389
    Median earning women ± $2,223

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,007), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($97,780), and Public Administration ($60,656).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($76,719), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,415), and Wholesale Trade ($65,179).

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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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,384 degrees. The student population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,301 male students and 3,816 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (812 and 60%), White (319 and 23.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (103 and 7.61%), and Two or More Races (37 and 2.73%).

    The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Highlands University (810 and 58.5%), Northern New Mexico College (220 and 15.9%), and University of New Mexico-Taos Campus (182 and 13.2%).

    The most popular majors in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Clinical Social Work (200 and 14.5%), General Business Administration & Management (180 and 13%), and Registered Nursing (104 and 7.51%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,976 for in-state students and $12,068 for out-of-state students.

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 6,117 students enrolled in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, 37.6% men and 62.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,724 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 70 degrees awarded
    2. 59 degrees awarded
    3. 54 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was General Business Administration & Management with 70 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 810 degrees awarded
    2. 220 degrees awarded
    3. 182 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Highlands University with 810 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 417 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.431 times less than the 967 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 812 degrees mean that there were 2.55 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 319 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,976) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,528) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,330) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.838% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Some college (22.7k), and Bachelors Degree (16.6k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $282,400 in 2024, which is 0.849 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $255,500 to $282,400, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is 77.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $282,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$14,743
    $41,180
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,647

    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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    77.2%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 77.2% of the housing units in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

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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.
    $63,342
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,227
    53.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,942

    In 2024, the median household income of the 53.3k households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $63,342 from the previous year's value of $61,744.

    The following chart displays the households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.468
    2024 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM
    0.477
    2023 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.89% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in North Central 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 (71.7%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.1%)
    3. Carpooled (9.8%)

    In 2024, 71.7% of workers in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.1%) and those who carpooled to work (9.8%).

    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

    24.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.08% of the workforce in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (20.4k out of 123k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 55 - 64.

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