Alcalde is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Alcalde has a 2024 population of 227. Alcalde is currently declining at a rate of -1.73% annually but its population has increased by 4.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 217 in 2020.
The average household income in Alcalde is $74,242 with a poverty rate of 8.02%. The median age in Alcalde is 29.6 years: 29.9 years for males, and 29.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alcalde was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 135 | 56.96% |
| Other race | 68 | 28.69% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 10.13% |
| White | 10 | 4.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 85 | 2.79 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Female | 30 | 4.27 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.16 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 18 | 2.78 | 94.4 | 5.6 |
| Male | 12 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 49 | 38.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 36 | 28.57% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 120 | 107 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 50 | 4 |
| Other Race | 50 | 46 | 13 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $0 | $23,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,893 | $0 | $42,083 |
| Some College | $50,000 | $56,000 | $48,750 |
$40,893
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$42,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
44% of Alcalde residents speak only English, while 56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 231 | 19 | 8.23% |
| Black | 24 | 15 | 62.5% |
| Other | 68 | 4 | 5.88% |
8.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
14.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alcalde is Black, with 62.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alcalde is Other, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 4.08% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,875 | $80,473 |
| Households | $45,781 | $74,242 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $44,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.7%
Male Marriage Rate
19.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8 | 5% |
| Other Race | 5 | 7.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
90.3%
Born in Alcalde
97.89%
Native Born
2.11%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.11%
Naturalized
97.89% of Alcalde residents were born in the United States, with 90.3% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 227 | -4 | -1.73% |
| 2023 | 231 | -4 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 235 | -4 | -1.67% |
| 2021 | 239 | 22 | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 217 | 58 | 36.48% |
| 2019 | 159 | -39 | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 198 | 12 | 6.45% |
| 2017 | 186 | -20 | -9.71% |
| 2016 | 206 | -4 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 210 | -90 | -30% |
| 2014 | 300 | -13 | -4.15% |
| 2013 | 313 | 12 | 3.99% |
| 2012 | 301 | 68 | 29.18% |
| 2011 | 233 | -52 | -18.25% |
| 2010 | 285 | 0 | 0% |