Ventura, NM

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    603
    US Senator
    Martin Heinrich
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Ben Ray Luján
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    33.8
    18% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    42.1%
    30.6% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $30,867
    26.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $116,900
    50.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    178
    11.9% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Ventura, 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.

    95.2% of the residents in Ventura, NM are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Ventura, NM was $116,900, and the homeownership rate was 88.3%.

    Most people in Ventura, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Ventura, NM was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNew MexicoLuna County, NMDeming, NMSouthwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

    Population & Diversity

    Ventura, NM is home to a population of 603 people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.96% of Ventura, NM residents were born outside of the country (48 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (282 people) in Ventura, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 112 White (Hispanic) and 100 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.2% of Ventura, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ventura, NM was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ventura, NM
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      282 ± 187
    2. White (Hispanic)
      112 ± 248
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      100 ± 113
    48.4%
    Hispanic Population
    292 people

    In 2024, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (282 people) in Ventura, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 112 White (Hispanic) and 100 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    48.4% of the people in Ventura, NM are hispanic (292 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ventura, 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

    7.96%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    48 people
    7.26%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    60 people

    As of 2024, 7.96% of Ventura, NM residents (48 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 Ventura, NM was 7.26%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Health

    100% of the population of Ventura, NM has health coverage, with 8.29% on employee plans, 45.6% on Medicaid, 29.4% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 55.4% were men and 44.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 33% between 18 and 34 years, 22.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55.4% were men and 44.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    0%
    Uninsured
    8.29%
    Employer Coverage
    45.6%
    Medicaid
    29.4%
    Medicare
    16.7%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ventura, NM stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ventura, 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 Ventura, NM employs 178 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ventura, NM were Retail Trade (122 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (37 people), and Educational Services (19 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($50,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,125), and Retail Trade ($15,887).

    Employment

    Occupations

    178
    2024 Value
    ± 157
    −11.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 136%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ventura, NM declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 202 employees to 178 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ventura, NM, are Material Moving Occupations (101 people), Management Occupations (37 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (21 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ventura, NM.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    178
    2024 Value
    ± 157
    −11.9%
    1 Year decline
    ± 136%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ventura, NM declined at a rate of −11.9%, from 202 employees to 178 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ventura, NM, are Retail Trade (122 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (37 people), and Educational Services (19 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ventura, NM, though some of these residents may live in Ventura, NM and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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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

    Voting results are not available for Ventura, NM. Showing the available data for New Mexico.
    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

    The median property value in Ventura, NM was $116,900 in 2024, which is 0.351 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $77,900 to $116,900, a 50.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Ventura, NM is 88.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Ventura, NM have an average commute time of 11.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ventura, NM is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $116,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$74,809
    $196
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$138

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

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

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    Rent vs Own

    88.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    76.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 88.3% of the housing units in Ventura, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ventura, NM compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $30,867
    Median Household Income
    ± $12,111
    222
    Number of Households
    ± 147

    In 2024, the median household income of the 222 households in Ventura, NM grew to $30,867 from the previous year's value of $24,342.

    The following chart displays the households in Ventura, 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 $30k - $35k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Ventura, 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (98.3%)
    2. Motorcycle (1.69%)

    In 2024, 98.3% of workers in Ventura, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who used a motorcycle to get to work (1.69%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

    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

    11.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Ventura, NM have a shorter commute time (11.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Ventura, NM have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Ventura, NM distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ventura, NM have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    42.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ventura, NM (254 out of 603 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 25 - 34.

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