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Newcomb, NM Community Stats
Newcomb has 415 residents and a median household income of $35,313 (ACS 2020-2024).
- Median household income
- $35,313
- NM $64,059
- Poverty rate
- 25.1%
- NM 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.3%
- NM 31.0%
- Median age
- 43.2
- NM 39.4
Newcomb compared
With NM and U.S.
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| Measure | Newcomb | NM | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,313 | $64,059 | $80,734 |
| Median age | 43.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
| Poverty rate | 25.1% | 17.8% | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 31.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeownership rate | 69.0% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median home value | $18,600 | $248,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $603 | $1,067 | $1,413 |
| Average commute | 42.1 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | 9.4% | 14.1% |
Income and poverty
Income in the past 12 months, in inflation-adjusted dollars
- Median household income
- $35,313
- Per capita income
- $22,684
- Below poverty level
- 104 people (25.1%)
Education
Highest level completed, 272 adults age 25 and older
- High school graduate or higher22984.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher4717.3%
- Graduate or professional degree3412.5%
Race and ethnicity
Share of total population. Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; other groups exclude them.
- American Indian and Alaska Native35485.3%
- White (non-Hispanic)256.0%
- Asian143.4%
- Hispanic or Latino (any race)122.9%
- Two or more races102.4%
3.1% of residents (13) were born outside the United States.
Housing
Owner-occupied home values and rents paid by renters
- Median home value
- $18,600
- Median gross rent
- $603 a month
- Homeownership rate
- 69.0% of 145 households
- Housing units
- 193
- Median year built
- 1987
ZIP codes in Newcomb
Sorted by population, highest first
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| # | ZIP code | Population | Median income | Poverty | Bachelor's+ | Own home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87455 | 1,480 | $38,167 | 28.0% | 12.1% | 78.2% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Newcomb, NM?
- About 415 people live in Newcomb, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The median age is 43.2.
- What is the median household income in Newcomb?
- The median household income in Newcomb is $35,313, compared with $64,059 for New Mexico.
- What is the poverty rate in Newcomb?
- 25.1% of people in Newcomb (104) have incomes below the federal poverty level. The New Mexico rate is 17.8%.
- How long is the commute in Newcomb?
- The average one-way commute for workers in Newcomb is 42.1 minutes.
- What is the largest reported ancestry or origin group in Newcomb?
- Among the groups we track, the largest is Filipino Americans with about 14 people (3.4% of residents), based on self-reported survey answers.