Chama is a village located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Chama has a 2024 population of 909. Chama is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 920 in 2020.
The average household income in Chama is $62,162 with a poverty rate of 14.04%. The median age in Chama is 60.5 years: 60.6 years for males, and 60 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chama was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 425 | 56.82% |
| White | 305 | 40.78% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 410 | 1.82 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 190 | 1.16 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Married | 189 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 17 | 1.88 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 14 | 4.29 | 100 | 0 |
2.4
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
75.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 19.18% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 2.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 84 | 12.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 4.83% |
| High School Graduate | 237 | 34.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 2.78% |
| Some College | 164 | 24.01% |
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 | 505 | 393 | 68 |
| Other Race | 409 | 297 | 68 |
| White | 160 | 122 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,116 | $56,384 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,026 | $20,703 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,000 | $55,670 | $0 |
| Some College | $48,438 | $63,929 | $0 |
$44,000
Average Earnings
$55,670
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.86% of Chama residents speak only English, while 27.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 425 | 67 | 15.76% |
| Hispanic | 570 | 67 | 11.75% |
| White | 160 | 20 | 12.5% |
| Multiple | 18 | 18 | 100% |
14.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.81%
Male Poverty Rate
14.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chama is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chama is Hispanic, with 11.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 24.79% |
| Some College | 20.67% |
| High School | 16.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.18% |
| Female Employed | 15.98% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,929 | $75,753 |
| Households | - | $62,162 |
| Married Families | $64,107 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,083 | $46,426 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
59
Number of Veterans
47
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59 | 11.15% |
| Other Race | 47 | 11.49% |
| White | 12 | 4.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
78.61%
Born in Chama
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Chama residents were born in the United States, with 78.61% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 896 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 898 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 901 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 904 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 906 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 909 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 912 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 914 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 918 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 920 | -66 | -6.69% |
| 2019 | 986 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 989 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 995 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 996 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 999 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 1,008 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 1,016 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 1,020 | -2 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 1,022 | -1 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,023 | 0 | 0% |