Chamita is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Chamita has a 2024 population of 836. Chamita is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -3.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 863 in 2020.
The average household income in Chamita is $74,196 with a poverty rate of 20.27%. The median age in Chamita is 43.2 years: 49.7 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chamita was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 578 | 69.72% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 12.79% |
| White | 105 | 12.67% |
| Native American | 36 | 4.34% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
Two or more races
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 333 | 2.49 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.15 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 118 | 3.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 46 | 4.11 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Male | 36 | 3.44 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
85.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 33 | 5.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 4.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 3.2% |
| High School Graduate | 272 | 45.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 5.39% |
| Some College | 169 | 28.45% |
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 | 520 | 446 | 38 |
| Other Race | 407 | 345 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 54 | 8 |
| White | 47 | 47 | 8 |
| Native American | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,000 | $0 | $82,000 |
| High School Graduate | $38,000 | $50,972 | $31,094 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,500 | $0 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $46,818 | $65,481 | $32,448 |
| Some College | $66,000 | $84,091 | $41,667 |
$46,818
Average Earnings
$65,481
Average Male
$32,448
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.39% of Chamita residents speak only English, while 61.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 755 | 156 | 20.66% |
| Other | 578 | 148 | 25.61% |
| White | 47 | 8 | 17.02% |
| Multiple | 106 | 8 | 7.55% |
20.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.1%
Male Poverty Rate
20.42%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chamita is Other, with 25.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chamita is Multiple, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.39% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Some College | 10.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Female Employed | 13.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,438 | $91,210 |
| Households | $62,813 | $74,196 |
| Married Families | $95,789 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,203 | $47,188 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.3%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43 | 7.56% |
| Other Race | 35 | 7.95% |
| White | 13 | 14.29% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 12.5% |
| Native American | 8 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
81.54%
Born in Chamita
94.81%
Native Born
5.19%
Foreign Born
3.38%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
94.81% of Chamita residents were born in the United States, with 81.54% having been born in New Mexico. 3.38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 836 | -3 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 839 | -2 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 841 | -16 | -1.87% |
| 2021 | 857 | -6 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 863 | -36 | -4% |
| 2019 | 899 | -143 | -13.72% |
| 2018 | 1,042 | 95 | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 947 | -50 | -5.02% |
| 2016 | 997 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 987 | -50 | -4.82% |
| 2014 | 1,037 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 1,046 | -66 | -5.94% |
| 2012 | 1,112 | 143 | 14.76% |
| 2011 | 969 | 99 | 11.38% |
| 2010 | 870 | 0 | 0% |