Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

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    2024 Population
    177,910
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    42.2
    0.238% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    22.3%
    3.45% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,094
    2.24% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $163,900
    6.57% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    62,440
    1.02% 1-year decline

    About

    28.2% of the households in Southwest 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.

    95.1% of the residents in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are Western New Mexico University (983 degrees awarded in 2024), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (318 degrees), and Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (111 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was $163,900, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

    Most people in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 178k people, from which 95.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.32% of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (14.8k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.8k people) in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are Spanish (41,647 households), Other Native Languages of North America (1,725 households), and Navajo (1,192 households).

    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    87,039
    Women
    49%
    90,510
    Men
    51%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 177,549 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

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    Citizenship

    95.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.1% of Southwest 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      80.8k ± 504
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      40.6k ± 2.47k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      18k ± 1.82k
    44.3%
    Hispanic Population
    78.9k people

    In 2024, there were 1.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (80.8k people) in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    44.3% of the people in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (78.9k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      11,009 ± 2,495 people
    2. Germany
      461 ± 526 people
    3. England
      438 ± 513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 11,009 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Germany with 461 and England with 438.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    8.32%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.8k people
    8.88%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15.7k people

    As of 2024, 8.32% of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (14.8k 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 8.88%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      41,647 households (24.7%)
    2. Other Native Languages of North America
      1,725 households (1.02%)
    3. Navajo
      1,192 households (0.707%)

    28.2% of the households in Southwest 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 24.7% of the households in Southwest 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
      5,878 ± 539
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,754 ± 559
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,997 ± 297

    Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.3% of the population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 23.1% on employee plans, 32.6% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 4.98% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arizona see 1,505 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,505 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Arizona

    Primary care physicians in Arizona see an average of 1,505 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,505 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.66%
    Uninsured
    23.1%
    Employer Coverage
    32.6%
    Medicaid
    15.5%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    4.98%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew by 5.39% from 8.22% to 8.66%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 62.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM were Elementary & secondary schools (5,027 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,644 people), and Construction (4,165 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($148,579), Support activities for mining ($126,631), and Scientific research & development services ($110,045).

    Males in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,297. The income inequality in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.431, which is lower than than the national average.

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    29,347
    Women
    47%
    33,093
    Men
    53%

    The workforce of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 was 62,440 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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    Occupations

    62.4k
    2024 Value
    −1.02%
    1 Year decline
    ± −1.02%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 63.1k employees to 62.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,792 people), Cashiers (1,695 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,633 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    62.4k
    2024 Value
    −1.02%
    1 Year decline
    ± −1.02%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM declined at a rate of −1.02%, from 63.1k employees to 62.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,027 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,644 people), and Construction (4,165 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, though some of these residents may live in Southwest 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

    $39,967
    Median earning men ± $2,625
    $30,013
    Median earning women ± $1,410

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($70,456), Public Administration ($62,835), and Information ($60,204).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,364), Public Administration ($48,971), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,674).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.3%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.15M people employed in Arizona. This represents a 2.3% 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 9.21%.

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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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,500 degrees. The student population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,863 male students and 4,215 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (661 and 45.9%), White (570 and 39.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (63 and 4.37%), and Black or African American (54 and 3.75%).

    The largest universities in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Western New Mexico University (983 and 65.5%), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (318 and 21.2%), and Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (111 and 7.4%).

    The most popular majors in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are Social Work (275 and 18.3%), General Studies (138 and 9.2%), and Mechanical Engineering (81 and 5.4%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,404 for in-state students and $18,533 for out-of-state students.

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,078 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 7,078 students enrolled in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,192 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

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    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. 65 degrees awarded
    2. 35 degrees awarded
    3. 32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mechanical Engineering with 65 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. 983 degrees awarded
    2. 318 degrees awarded
    3. 111 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western New Mexico University with 983 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 566 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.606 times less than the 934 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 661 degrees mean that there were 1.16 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 570 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 ($6,404) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,262) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 1.6% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.886% 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (42.8k), Some college (37.4k), and Secondary Education (20.6k).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was $163,900 in 2024, which is 0.493 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $163,900, a 6.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Property

    $163,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,185
    $49,914
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,740

    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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.8%.

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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.
    $49,094
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,605
    69k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,183

    In 2024, the median household income of the 69k households in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $49,094 from the previous year's value of $48,020.

    The following chart displays the households in Southwest 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

    0.431
    2024 Wage GINI in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM
    0.43
    2023 Wage GINI in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

    In 2024, the income inequality in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.431 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.321% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Southwest 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 (74.7%)
    2. Carpooled (11%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.09%)

    In 2024, 74.7% of workers in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11%) and those who worked at home (9.09%).

    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

    20.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.69% of the workforce in Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM (38.3k out of 172k 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 Southwest 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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