Alamogordo, NM Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Alamogordo?
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There are 30,996 residents in Alamogordo, with a median age of 37.9. Of this, 52.17% are males and 47.83% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.09% of the resident pool in Alamogordo, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.18%. Additionally, 2.74% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,504 people in Alamogordo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 24,504 people in Alamogordo currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 30,996 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 16,172 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 14,824 | -1.8% |
Male population 52.17%
Female population 47.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.9 | -2.8% |
| Citizen US Born | 28,543 | -0.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 1,605 | 6.0% |
| Not Citizen | 848 | -12.4% |
Citizen US Born 92.09%
Citizen not US Born 5.18%
Not Citizen 2.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 411 | -10.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,553 | -15.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,131 | 15.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,897 | -1.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,504 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.35%
Moved from Same County 8.37%
Moved from Same State 3.71%
Moved from Different State 6.22%
Same House as Last Year 80.35%
What are the employment statistics in Alamogordo?
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White-collar workers make up 76.78% of the working population in Alamogordo, while blue-collar employees account for 23.22%. There are also 1,129 entrepreneurs in Alamogordo (9.81% of the workforce); 6,333 workers employed in private companies (55.04%); and 3,293 people working in governmental institutions (28.62%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,835 | -3.4% |
| Blue Collar | 2,672 | -7.7% |
White Collar 76.78%
Blue Collar 23.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,129 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 6,333 | -5.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,293 | -2.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 752 | -7.8% |
Self Employees 9.81%
Private Companies 55.04%
Governmental Workers 28.62%
Not for Profit Companies 6.54%
How many households are there in Alamogordo?
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There are a total of 13,022 households in Alamogordo, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.01% of these Alamogordo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.99%. Additionally, 26.11% of households have children and 73.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 13,022 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.1% |
| Family Households | 7,163 | 1.8% |
| Non-family Households | 5,859 | 0.7% |
Family Households 55.01%
Non-family Households 44.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,400 | -3.2% |
| Households without Children | 9,622 | 3.0% |
Households with Children 26.11%
Households without Children 73.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Alamogordo?
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The average annual household income in Alamogordo is $67,158, while the median household income sits at $50,721 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,221, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $50,951. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,773 and $41,190, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $67,158 | 10.6% |
| Median Household Income | $50,721 | 10.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,551 | -1.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,457 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alamogordo?
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There are 15,153 housing units in Alamogordo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1979. Of the 13,022 occupied housing units in Alamogordo, 60.27% are owner-occupied, while 39.73% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $175,200. In general, housing costs reach $814 per month in Alamogordo.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.88% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $175,200. In general, housing costs reach $814 per month in Alamogordo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,153 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1979 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 322 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 440 | -8.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,695 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,378 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,046 | 5.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,442 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,223 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,561 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,004 | 24.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 42 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 13,022 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,848 | 1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 5,174 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 60.27%
Renter Occupied 39.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,307 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,541 | 4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $175,200 | 22.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $114,600 | 16.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $814 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 54.88%
Without Mortgage 45.12%
What is the level of education in Alamogordo?
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Approximately 34.65% of the population in Alamogordo holds a high school degree (that's 8,456 residents), while 27.23% have attained a college certificate (8,354 locals) and 14.24% have a bachelor's degree (3,475 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 758 | -2.3% |
| Some High School | 8,456 | -4.8% |
| Some College | 8,354 | 1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 2,962 | 25.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,475 | 2.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,106 | 17.5% |
No High School 3.11%
Some High School 34.65%
Some College 27.23%
Associate Degree 12.14%
Bachelor's Degree 14.24%
Graduate Degree 8.63%
What is the marital status of Alamogordo residents?
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A total of 7,945 people in Alamogordo have never been married (which represents 31.21% of the total population), while 11,552 of them are wedded (45.37%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 301 (1.18%) and 4,371 (17.17%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 7,945 | 10.6% |
| Married | 11,552 | -1.7% |
| Separated | 301 | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 1,591 | -6.5% |
| Divorced | 4,371 | -5.5% |
Never Married 31.21%
Married 45.37%
Separated 1.18%
Widowed 6.25%
Divorced 17.17%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alamogordo?
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The top three means of transportation people in Alamogordo use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 12,534 residents commute by car, 119 prefer going to work by walking and 67 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,534 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 67 | 52.3% |
| Bicycle | 10 | -56.5% |
| Motorcycle | 17 | -29.2% |
| Walk | 119 | -33.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Alamogordo by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.