Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2023 Population
177,339
0.0643% 1-year growth
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.1
1.45% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
21.5%
1.35% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$48,020
4.34% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$153,800
9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
63,083
3.05% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 177k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $48,020. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew from 177,225 to 177,339, a 0.0643% increase and its median household income grew from $46,024 to $48,020, a 4.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.2%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (17.8%), White (Hispanic) (16.5%), Other (Hispanic) (7.49%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%).

28.9% 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.

94.7% 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 (880 degrees awarded in 2023), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (356 degrees), and Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (92 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was $153,800, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Very Large Array (VLA) interferometer near Magdalena, NM
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Population & Diversity

Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is home to a population of 177k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 2.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.9k people) in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29.3k 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 (42,360 households), Navajo (1,812 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (1,491 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
86,885
Women
49.1%
89,991
Men
50.9%

The resident population of United States in N/A was 176,876 inhabitants, with 50.9% men, and 49.1% women.

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Citizenship

94.7%
2023 Citizenship
95.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.7% of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    81.9k ± 472
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    31.6k ± 2k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    29.3k ± 2.3k
44%
Hispanic Population
78k people

In 2023, there were 2.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.9k people) in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29.3k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

44% of the people in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (78k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    11,756 ± N/A people
  2. Philippines
    443 ± N/A people
  3. England
    366 ± N/A people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 11,756 Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Philippines with 443 and England with 366.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    42,360 households (25.2%)
  2. Navajo
    1,812 households (1.08%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    1,491 households (0.889%)

28.9% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 25.2% 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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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    6,161 ± 474
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,713 ± 519
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,905 ± 319

Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 63.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM were Elementary & secondary schools (5,185 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,961 people), and Construction (4,151 people), and the highest paying industries were Air transportation ($153,470), Oil & gas extraction ($119,564), and Scientific research & development services ($110,204).

Males in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.22 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,760. The income inequality in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.43, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,857
Women
47.3%
33,226
Men
52.7%

The workforce of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 was 63,083 people, with 47.3% woman, and 52.7% men.

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Occupations

63.1k
2023 Value
3.05%
1 Year growth
± 3.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 61.2k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Cashiers (1,996 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,811 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,777 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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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.1k
2023 Value
3.05%
1 Year growth
± 3.05%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 61.2k employees to 63.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,185 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,961 people), and Construction (4,151 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

$37,636
Median earning men ± $1,811
$27,942
Median earning women ± $1,468

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,785), Public Administration ($65,170), and Wholesale Trade ($65,169).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,872), Public Administration ($42,941), and Information ($36,063).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

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Education

In 2023, universities in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,414 degrees. The student population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,940 male students and 4,176 female students.

The largest universities in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are Western New Mexico University (880 and 62.2%), New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (356 and 25.2%), and Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College (92 and 6.51%).

The most popular majors in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM are Social Work (272 and 19.2%), General Studies (125 and 8.84%), and General Business Administration & Management (75 and 5.3%).

The median tuition cost in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM for a public four year colleges is $6,289 for in-state students and $18,159 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 37%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 7,116 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 7,116 students enrolled in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,107 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Social Work
    37 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    33 degrees awarded
  3. Mechanical Engineering
    50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was Social Work with 37 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Western New Mexico University
    880 degrees awarded
  2. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    356 degrees awarded
  3. Eastern New Mexico University Ruidoso Branch Community College
    92 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western New Mexico University with 880 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,289) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,174) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.814% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (44.2k), Some college (36.9k), and Secondary Education (20.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was $153,800 in 2023, which is 0.507 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $141,100 to $153,800, a 9% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is 70.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 20.3 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.

Housing

Property

$153,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,129
$47,857
Median Property Taxes
±$1,640

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Rent vs Own

70.8%
Homeownership
2023
70.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.8% 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 70.3%.

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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.
$48,020
Median Household Income
± $1,759
67.6k
Number of Households
± 2,090

In 2023, the median household income of the 67.6k households in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $48,020 from the previous year's value of $46,024.

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Wage Distribution

0.43
2023 Wage GINI in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM
0.435
2022 Wage GINI in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.1% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (75%)
  2. Carpooled (11.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.91%)

In 2023, 75% of workers in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (8.91%).

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Commute Time

20.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.68% 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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM (36.8k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are N/A N/A, followed by N/A N/A and then N/A N/A.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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Health

91.8% of the population of Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 24% on employee plans, 33.8% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 4.4% on military or VA plans.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.22%
Uninsured
24%
Employer Coverage
33.8%
Medicaid
14.9%
Medicare
14.6%
Non-Group
4.4%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest New Mexico PUMA, NM declined by 0.956% from 8.3% to 8.22%.

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