Nambe is a CDP located in Santa Fe County New Mexico. Nambe has a 2024 population of 2,223. Nambe is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 12.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,970 in 2020.
The average household income in Nambe is $81,404 with a poverty rate of 17.75%. The median age in Nambe is 53 years: 55 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nambe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 42.89% |
| Native American | 453 | 22.15% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 19.61% |
| Other race | 310 | 15.16% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 970 | 2.11 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 467 | 1.11 | 82 | 18 |
| Married | 349 | 2.84 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Female | 93 | 3.74 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Male | 61 | 3.05 | 82 | 18 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
84.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 93 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 251 | 14.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 224 | 13.3% |
| High School Graduate | 595 | 35.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 4.69% |
| Some College | 345 | 20.49% |
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 | 1,108 | 967 | 206 |
| White | 320 | 308 | 214 |
| 2+ Races | 312 | 295 | 87 |
| Native American | 286 | 263 | 56 |
| Other Race | 272 | 216 | 52 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,357 | $65,625 | $54,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,250 | $100,500 | $90,750 |
| High School Graduate | $35,481 | $0 | $40,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,688 | $38,125 | $11,250 |
| Overall | $47,102 | $46,193 | $48,611 |
| Some College | $37,250 | $41,000 | $36,250 |
$47,102
Average Earnings
$46,193
Average Male
$48,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.64% of Nambe residents speak only English, while 46.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 38.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,351 | 247 | 18.28% |
| Native | 448 | 89 | 19.87% |
| Other | 310 | 59 | 19.03% |
| White | 337 | 28 | 8.31% |
| Multiple | 401 | 26 | 6.48% |
17.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.66%
Male Poverty Rate
16.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nambe is Native, with 19.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nambe is Multiple, with 6.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.68% |
| Some College | 9.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.09% |
| Female Employed | 4.4% |
| Male Employed | 1.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,406 | $117,185 |
| Households | $45,341 | $81,404 |
| Married Families | $114,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,393 | $40,118 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 43 | 13.48% |
| White | 42 | 5.04% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 7.72% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.7%
Labor Force Participation
42%
Employment Rate
9.2%
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
74.91%
Born in Nambe
95.84%
Native Born
4.16%
Foreign Born
2.44%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
95.84% of Nambe residents were born in the United States, with 74.91% having been born in New Mexico. 2.44% 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 | 2,223 | 29 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 2,194 | 29 | 1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,165 | 91 | 4.39% |
| 2021 | 2,074 | 104 | 5.28% |
| 2020 | 1,970 | 150 | 8.24% |
| 2019 | 1,820 | 6 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 1,814 | -62 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 1,876 | -26 | -1.37% |
| 2016 | 1,902 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 1,906 | -244 | -11.35% |
| 2014 | 2,150 | 32 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 2,118 | 56 | 2.72% |
| 2012 | 2,062 | 48 | 2.38% |
| 2011 | 2,014 | 196 | 10.78% |
| 2010 | 1,818 | 0 | 0% |