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87045

Prewitt, NM

Total Population
2,238
Median Household Income
$26,875
Median Home Value
$27,900
Median Rent
$675

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$26,875
100% above state median
Home Value
$27,900
100% above state median
Rent
$675
100% above state median
Median Age
28.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Prewitt, NM

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 28.6 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 15.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 18.5% working from home.

Poverty rate of 53.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$26,875
-64.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-152,963,292
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.83 people

Total Households
584
Family Households
18.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
50.2%
#2 Industry
Arts,
15.3%
#3 Industry
Agriculture
11.6%
Total Employed Residents:215

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
18.5%
93 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
3 workers
Total Commuting Workers:502
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (18.5% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
84.6%
565 employed
Labor Force
668
103 unemployed
Median Age
28.6 years
Per Capita Income
$12,083
Poverty Rate
53.5%

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