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 $60,682 with a poverty rate of 32.17%. The median age in Hernandez is 51.1 years: 50.4 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Hernandez was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 521 | 64.96% |
| White | 215 | 26.81% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 4.86% |
| Native American | 27 | 3.37% |
| 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 | 450 | 1.78 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.11 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 114 | 2.55 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 55 | 3.35 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Male | 4 | 5 | 100 | 0 |
2.77
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 229 | 34.23% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36 | 5.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 43 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 25.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 119 | 17.79% |
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 | 569 | 331 | 56 |
| Other Race | 434 | 202 | 17 |
| White | 89 | 83 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 32 | 11 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,750 | $34,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,639 | $44,375 | $48,438 |
| Some College | $45,938 | $0 | $55,500 |
$47,639
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$48,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
30.24% of Hernandez residents speak only English, while 69.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 69.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 683 | 226 | 33.09% |
| Other | 521 | 179 | 34.36% |
| White | 89 | 32 | 35.96% |
| Multiple | 39 | 13 | 33.33% |
32.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.8%
Male Poverty Rate
38.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hernandez is White, with 35.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hernandez is Hispanic, with 33.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.18% |
| High School | 36.42% |
| Some College | 19.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 16.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,313 | $116,241 |
| Households | $24,259 | $60,682 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,344 | $25,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.4%
Male Marriage Rate
31.2%
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
49
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 | 4.68% |
| Other Race | 20 | 4.35% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 32.35% |
| White | 10 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 8 | 29.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34%
Labor Force Participation
28.8%
Employment Rate
15.2%
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
81.42%
Born in Hernandez
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
97.63% of Hernandez residents were born in the United States, with 81.42% having been born in New Mexico. 1.87% 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% |