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Hernandez, NM

Total Population
2,561
Median Household Income
$48,000
Median Home Value
$196,500
Median Rent
$585

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$48,000
100% above state median
Home Value
$196,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
$585
100% above state median
Median Age
34.8 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 Hernandez, NM

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

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 30.4% 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
$48,000
-36.1% 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: 2.82 people

Total Households
908
Family Households
39.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
36.2%
#2 Industry
Construction
24.2%
#3 Industry
Education
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:483

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.8%
11 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:620
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.0%
807 employed
Labor Force
841
34 unemployed
Median Age
34.8 years
Per Capita Income
$24,726
Poverty Rate
30.4%

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