Alamogordo is a city located in Otero County New Mexico. Alamogordo has a 2024 population of 31,400. Alamogordo is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,936 in 2020.
The average household income in Alamogordo is $67,158 with a poverty rate of 18.34%. The median age in Alamogordo is 37.9 years: 34.6 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamogordo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,954 | 70.83% |
| Two or more races | 4,670 | 15.07% |
| Black or African American | 1,706 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 1,405 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 664 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 597 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,022 | 2.34 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 5,859 | 1.29 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Married | 5,152 | 3.04 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 1,239 | 3.73 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Male | 772 | 3.36 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,090 | 5.07% |
| Associates Degree | 2,713 | 12.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,260 | 15.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,081 | 9.67% |
| High School Graduate | 6,019 | 27.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 708 | 3.29% |
| Some College | 5,641 | 26.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,088 | 12,242 | 3,464 |
| Hispanic | 6,021 | 5,265 | 1,328 |
| 2+ Races | 2,459 | 2,300 | 783 |
| Black | 1,158 | 1,122 | 193 |
| Other Race | 1,019 | 779 | 74 |
| Asian | 580 | 494 | 215 |
| Native American | 334 | 273 | 46 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,599 | $61,125 | $48,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,028 | $71,094 | $52,206 |
| High School Graduate | $33,549 | $40,331 | $28,042 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,833 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,531 | $48,385 | $31,528 |
| Some College | $40,485 | $50,246 | $29,081 |
$40,531
Average Earnings
$48,385
Average Male
$31,528
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.89% of Alamogordo residents speak only English, while 16.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,931 | 2,529 | 14.94% |
| Hispanic | 9,854 | 2,323 | 23.57% |
| Multiple | 4,581 | 945 | 20.63% |
| Other | 1,366 | 689 | 50.44% |
| Black | 1,675 | 349 | 20.84% |
| Native | 521 | 69 | 13.24% |
| Asian | 645 | 41 | 6.36% |
18.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.37%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamogordo is Other, with 50.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamogordo is Asian, with 6.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.74% |
| High School | 22.82% |
| Some College | 12.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.39% |
| Female Employed | 12.52% |
| Male Employed | 10.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,528 | $82,298 |
| Households | $50,721 | $67,158 |
| Married Families | $80,041 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,616 | $46,673 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,337
Number of Veterans
3,729
Male Veterans
608
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,825 |
| Vietnam | 1,336 |
| First Gulf War | 1,234 |
| Korea | 257 |
| World War II | 117 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,092 |
| 75+ | 881 |
| 18 to 34 | 817 |
| 65 to 74 | 807 |
| 55 to 64 | 740 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,331 | 20.71% |
| Hispanic | 733 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 432 | 16.22% |
| Black | 391 | 32.61% |
| Other Race | 123 | 9.84% |
| Asian | 60 | 10.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.8%
Employment Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.89%
Born in Alamogordo
94.15%
Native Born
5.85%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
3.11%
Naturalized
94.15% of Alamogordo residents were born in the United States, with 37.89% having been born in New Mexico. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 31,980 | 116 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 31,864 | 116 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 31,748 | 116 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 31,632 | 116 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 31,516 | 116 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 31,400 | 116 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 31,284 | 117 | 0.38% |
| 2022 | 31,167 | -21 | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 31,188 | 252 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 30,936 | -1,026 | -3.21% |
| 2019 | 31,962 | 403 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 31,559 | 193 | 0.62% |
| 2017 | 31,366 | 189 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 31,177 | 382 | 1.24% |
| 2015 | 30,795 | -279 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 31,074 | -446 | -1.41% |
| 2013 | 31,520 | 14 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 31,506 | 247 | 0.79% |
| 2011 | 31,259 | 587 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 30,672 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,582 | 7,986 | 28.94% |
| 1990 | 27,596 | 3,572 | 14.87% |
| 1980 | 24,024 | 989 | 4.29% |
| 1970 | 23,035 | 1,312 | 6.04% |
| 1960 | 21,723 | 14,940 | 220.26% |
| 1950 | 6,783 | 2,833 | 71.72% |
| 1940 | 3,950 | 854 | 27.58% |
| 1930 | 3,096 | -28,884 | -90.32% |