Portales, NM
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
11,713
Unemployment
12.6%
Poverty
25.7%
Median Home
$117,100
Median Income
$41,507
Median Rent
$738
Portales SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
9
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Portales, NM Crime Report
360
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,083.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
31.44%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portales / 100k People |
New Mexico / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 360 | 3,083.5 | 3,620.2 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 471.1 | 778.3 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 17.1 | 99.0 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 46 | 394.0 | 615.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 305 | 2,612.4 | 2,841.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 92 | 788.0 | 648.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 179 | 1,533.2 | 1,765.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 291.2 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Portales, NM Cost Of Living
84
Portales's Overall Cost Of Living
Portales's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portales | New Mexico | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
Portales, NM Photos
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Rankings for Portales in New Mexico
Map Of Portales, NM
Population over time in Portales
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,713 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,974 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 12,123 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 12,275 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 12,416 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 12,481 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 12,441 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 12,327 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 12,161 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 12,017 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portales
| Race | Portales | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 36.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.5% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 8.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 44.1% | 49.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Portales
| Gender | Portales | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portales for adults over 25
| Education | Portales | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Portales, New Mexico
| Income | Portales | NM | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.5% | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.4% | 5.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 11.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.1% | 8.3% |
