Alamogordo, NM cityscape

88310

Alamogordo, NM

Total Population
36,990
Median Household Income
$52,546
Median Home Value
$153,400
Median Rent
$851

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,546
100% above state median
Home Value
$153,400
100.1% above state median
Rent
$851
100% above state median
Median Age
38.6 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.

Location Map

Alamogordo, NM 88310

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alamogordo, NM

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

Unemployment rate of 8.7% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.8% 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
$52,546
-30.1% 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: 2.40 people

Total Households
15,187
Family Households
43.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
33.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
19.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.6%
Total Employed Residents:6,516

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
5.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
244 workers
Public Transit
0.4%
67 workers
Total Commuting Workers:14,924
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.3%
13,906 employed
Labor Force
17,520
1,530 unemployed
Median Age
38.6 years
Per Capita Income
$30,508
Poverty Rate
16.8%

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