North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

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2023 Population
125,267
0.135% 1-year decline
US Senator
Martin Heinrich
Democratic Party
US Senator
Ben Ray Luján
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
46
1.77% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
16.2%
7.13% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$61,744
7.87% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$255,500
8.03% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
51,212
6.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM had a population of 125k people with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $61,744. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM declined from 125,436 to 125,267, a −0.135% decrease and its median household income grew from $57,239 to $61,744, a 7.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are White (Non-Hispanic) (31%), White (Hispanic) (19%), Other (Hispanic) (18.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (18%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.94%).

41% 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.

96.5% 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 (820 degrees awarded in 2023), Northern New Mexico College (211 degrees), and Luna Community College (149 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $255,500, and the homeownership rate was 77%.

Most people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 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 96.5% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.96% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents were born outside of the country (7.47k people).

In 2023, there were 1.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.8k White (Hispanic) and 22.9k 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 (41,826 households), Other Native Languages of North America (3,330 households), and Navajo (1,053 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
63,814
Women
50.9%
61,649
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 125,463 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.5%
2023 Citizenship
96.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.5% of North Central 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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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 ± 441
  2. White (Hispanic)
    23.8k ± 2.06k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    22.9k ± 1.85k
57.1%
Hispanic Population
71.6k people

In 2023, there were 1.63 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.9k people) in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.8k White (Hispanic) and 22.9k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

57.1% of the people in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are hispanic (71.6k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,680 ± 1,467 people
  2. Guatemala
    413 ± 498 people
  3. China
    411 ± 497 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Mexico, the natal country of 3,680 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents, followed by Guatemala with 413 and China with 411.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.96%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
7.47k people
5.39%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
6.77k people

As of 2023, 5.96% of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM residents (7.47k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 5.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    41,826 households (34.8%)
  2. Other Native Languages of North America
    3,330 households (2.77%)
  3. Navajo
    1,053 households (0.877%)

41% 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%. 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was Spanish. 34.8% 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
    3,015 ± 403
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,169 ± 263
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    918 ± 215

North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM employs 51.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM were Scientific research & development services (6,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,066 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,845 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($148,258), Offices of physicians ($130,787), and Scientific research & development services ($127,384).

Males in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,405. The income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is higher than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
25,095
Women
49%
26,117
Men
51%

The workforce of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 was 51,212 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

51.2k
2023 Value
6.97%
1 Year growth
± 6.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 6.97%, from 47.9k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Personal care aides (1,351 people), Other Physical Scientists (1,316 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,192 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

51.2k
2023 Value
6.97%
1 Year growth
± 6.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew at a rate of 6.97%, from 47.9k employees to 51.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, are Scientific research & development services (6,448 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,066 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,845 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

$46,498
Median earning men ± $2,417
$37,200
Median earning women ± $3,663

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($97,349), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,289), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,540).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,974), Construction ($61,318), and Public Administration ($51,884).

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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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Education

In 2023, universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM awarded 1,354 degrees. The student population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,338 male students and 3,773 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Hispanic or Latino (785 and 59.1%), followed by White (312 and 23.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (106 and 7.98%), and Two or More Races (43 and 3.24%).

The largest universities in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM by number of degrees awarded are New Mexico Highlands University (820 and 60.6%), Northern New Mexico College (211 and 15.6%), and Luna Community College (149 and 11%).

The most popular majors in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM are Clinical Social Work (203 and 15%), General Business Administration & Management (190 and 14%), and Registered Nursing (89 and 6.57%).

The median tuition cost in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM 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 2023 there were 6,111 students enrolled in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,719 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was General Business Administration & Management with 85 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 820 degrees awarded
  2. 211 degrees awarded
  3. 149 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was New Mexico Highlands University with 820 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 361 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM, which is 0.364 times less than the 993 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 785 degrees mean that there were 2.52 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 312 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 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,372) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,254) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.749% 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 North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (27.7k), Some college (24k), and Graduate Degree (16.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was $255,500 in 2023, which is 0.842 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $236,500 to $255,500, a 8.03% increase. The homeownership rate in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM is 77%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have an average commute time of 23.6 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

$255,500
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,888
$39,727
Median Property Taxes
±$1,713

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Rent vs Own

77%
Homeownership
2023
67.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 77% of the housing units in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

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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.
$61,744
Median Household Income
± $3,587
51.6k
Number of Households
± 1,918

In 2023, the median household income of the 51.6k households in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew to $61,744 from the previous year's value of $57,239.

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Wage Distribution

0.477
2023 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM
0.48
2022 Wage GINI in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM

In 2023, the income inequality in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.3%)
  3. Carpooled (9.54%)

In 2023, 72% of workers in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (9.54%).

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Commute Time

23.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.03% 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

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM (20k out of 124k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

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.

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Health

92.6% of the population of North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM has health coverage, with 34.7% on employee plans, 26.8% on Medicaid, 17.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 219 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% 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 0.249% increase from the previous year (1,204 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.5% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.4%
Uninsured
34.7%
Employer Coverage
26.8%
Medicaid
17.3%
Medicare
12%
Non-Group
1.81%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Central New Mexico PUMA, NM grew by 4.53% from 7.08% to 7.4%.

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