Living in Chama, NM
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Chama, New Mexico Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
1,026
Unemployment
9.8%
Poverty
20.5%
Median Home
$165,300
Median Income
$35,357
Median Rent
$741
Chama SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
3
Education
5
Commute
7
Rankings for Chama in New Mexico
Map Of Chama, NM
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Population over time in Chama
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,026 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 995 | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 1,068 | 39.2% |
| 2016 | 767 | -11.6% |
| 2015 | 868 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 876 | -21.5% |
| 2013 | 1,116 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 1,109 | -11.2% |
| 2011 | 1,249 | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 1,299 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chama
| Race | Chama | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 37.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 1.8% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 4.9% | 8.7% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 82.7% | 48.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Chama
| Gender | Chama | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chama for adults over 25
| Education | Chama | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Chama, New Mexico
| Income | Chama | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 26.0% | 11.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 24.5% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 11.5% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3.1% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.0% | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.1% | 7.7% |
