Hernandez is a CDP located in Rio Arriba County New Mexico. Hernandez has a 2024 population of 895. Hernandez is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by -3.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 931 in 2020.
The average household income in Hernandez is $62,928 with a poverty rate of 31.93%. The median age in Hernandez is 50.6 years: 41.5 years for males, and 51.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hernandez was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 430 | 47.67% |
| Other race | 413 | 45.79% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 27 | 2.99% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 411 | 2.19 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.1 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 108 | 2.8 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 58 | 4.38 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Male | 17 | 5.59 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 25.72% |
| Associates Degree | 66 | 10.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 5.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 6.7% |
| High School Graduate | 181 | 27.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 130 | 19.79% |
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 | 583 | 385 | 60 |
| Other Race | 349 | 189 | 20 |
| White | 70 | 65 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 25 | 4 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $81,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,000 | $42,813 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,625 | $62,750 | $45,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
$52,625
Average Earnings
$62,750
Average Male
$45,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
33.06% of Hernandez residents speak only English, while 66.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 66.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 787 | 259 | 32.91% |
| Other | 413 | 173 | 41.89% |
| White | 98 | 29 | 29.59% |
| Multiple | 32 | 13 | 40.63% |
31.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.18%
Male Poverty Rate
35.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hernandez is Other, with 41.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hernandez is White, with 29.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.58% |
| High School | 34.25% |
| Some College | 17.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.18% |
| Male Employed | 15.33% |
| Female Employed | 5.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,917 | $113,688 |
| Households | $19,429 | $62,928 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,636 | $21,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.83% |
| Other Race | 13 | 3.6% |
| White | 11 | 3.4% |
| Native American | 8 | 29.63% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 14.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.2%
Labor Force Participation
34.7%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
87.36%
Born in Hernandez
98.45%
Native Born
1.55%
Foreign Born
1.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.45% of Hernandez residents were born in the United States, with 87.36% having been born in New Mexico. 1.55% 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 | 895 | -3 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 898 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 902 | -52 | -5.45% |
| 2021 | 954 | 23 | 2.47% |
| 2020 | 931 | 180 | 23.97% |
| 2019 | 751 | 99 | 15.18% |
| 2018 | 652 | -181 | -21.73% |
| 2017 | 833 | -19 | -2.23% |
| 2016 | 852 | -85 | -9.07% |
| 2015 | 937 | -219 | -18.94% |
| 2014 | 1,156 | 67 | 6.15% |
| 2013 | 1,089 | 88 | 8.79% |
| 2012 | 1,001 | -17 | -1.67% |
| 2011 | 1,018 | 72 | 7.61% |
| 2010 | 946 | 0 | 0% |