2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,580
De Baca County is a small rural county in New Mexico with a population of 1,580. The median household income is $40,804, 37% below the national average. The poverty rate is 20.6%, median home value is $158,000, and 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 65% below the national average.
Population
1,580
2023 estimate
Rank #3154 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$40,804
Household
Rank #3041 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$158,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #1855 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
8.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #3204 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
36.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
37.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
26% below New Mexico avg·37% below national avg
Poverty Rate
3% below New Mexico avg·37% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% above New Mexico avg·7% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,840
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
20.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
61.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% below New Mexico avg·24% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
17% below New Mexico avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below New Mexico avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% above New Mexico avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
1,165
Households
727
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,810
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.6%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
65% below New Mexico avg·65% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above New Mexico avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.1%
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