Chimayo is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Chimayo has a 2024 population of 2,918. Chimayo is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually but its population has increased by 5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,779 in 2020.
The average household income in Chimayo is $74,065 with a poverty rate of 15.67%. The median age in Chimayo is 50 years: 49.9 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chimayo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,106 | 37.43% |
| White | 963 | 32.59% |
| Two or more races | 859 | 29.07% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,212 | 2.44 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Married | 760 | 2.84 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 370 | 1.21 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 82 | 4.26 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
82.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 4.2% |
| Associates Degree | 421 | 18.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 5.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 9.46% |
| High School Graduate | 604 | 26.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 745 | 32.63% |
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 | 1,931 | 1,763 | 243 |
| Other Race | 828 | 662 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 581 | 581 | 49 |
| White | 210 | 210 | 102 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 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 48.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,330 | $67,013 | $65,496 |
| Some College | $67,865 | $70,551 | $67,604 |
$66,330
Average Earnings
$67,013
Average Male
$65,496
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.01% of Chimayo residents speak only English, while 71.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,567 | 463 | 18.04% |
| Other | 1,106 | 95 | 8.59% |
| Multiple | 859 | 23 | 2.68% |
15.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
20.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chimayo is Hispanic, with 18.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chimayo is Multiple, with 2.68% 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 4.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.94% |
| High School | 15.23% |
| Some College | 10.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,857 | $79,715 |
| Households | $61,250 | $74,065 |
| Married Families | $75,198 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $55,469 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
55.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
202
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Korea | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 93 |
| 75+ | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 202 | 9.5% |
| White | 92 | 10.86% |
| Other Race | 81 | 8.79% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 4.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
83.21%
Born in Chimayo
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.02% of Chimayo residents were born in the United States, with 83.21% having been born in New Mexico. 0.98% 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 | 2,918 | -18 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 2,936 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2022 | 2,955 | -253 | -7.89% |
| 2021 | 3,208 | 429 | 15.44% |
| 2020 | 2,779 | 138 | 5.23% |
| 2019 | 2,641 | 182 | 7.4% |
| 2018 | 2,459 | -221 | -8.25% |
| 2017 | 2,680 | 536 | 25% |
| 2016 | 2,144 | -225 | -9.5% |
| 2015 | 2,369 | -203 | -7.89% |
| 2014 | 2,572 | -310 | -10.76% |
| 2013 | 2,882 | 87 | 3.11% |
| 2012 | 2,795 | 74 | 2.72% |
| 2011 | 2,721 | -456 | -14.35% |
| 2010 | 3,177 | 0 | 0% |