Paraje is a CDP located in Cibola County New Mexico. Paraje has a 2024 population of 1,460. Paraje is currently growing at a rate of 3.47% annually and its population has increased by 84.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 793 in 2020.
The average household income in Paraje is $39,380 with a poverty rate of 55.5%. The median age in Paraje is 27.8 years: 27.7 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paraje was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,310 | 96.18% |
| White | 42 | 3.08% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 4.51 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Female | 187 | 4.54 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 70 | 5.37 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 19 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 12 | 4.67 | 100 | 0 |
4.76
Average Family Size
4.51
Average Household Size
52.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 9.75% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 15.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 363 | 45.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 120 | 15% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 751 | 680 | 127 |
| White | 39 | 32 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 16.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,049 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,366 | $36,250 | $19,435 |
| Some College | $40,875 | $53,295 | $0 |
$27,366
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$19,435
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.74% of Paraje residents speak only English, while 36.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 35.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,303 | 723 | 55.49% |
| White | 3 | 3 | 100% |
55.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.79%
Male Poverty Rate
65.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paraje is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paraje is Native, with 55.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 69.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 66.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 57.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 57.48% |
| Some College | 42.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 37.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 56.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,856 | $41,836 |
| Households | $28,942 | $39,380 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
13.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.0%
Male Marriage Rate
12.7%
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
92
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
59
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Korea | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 59 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 90 | 8.99% |
| Black | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
97.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.8%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
93.1%
Born in Paraje
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Paraje residents were born in the United States, with 93.1% having been born in New Mexico. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,460 | 49 | 3.47% |
| 2023 | 1,411 | 49 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 1,362 | 368 | 37.02% |
| 2021 | 994 | 201 | 25.35% |
| 2020 | 793 | -110 | -12.18% |
| 2019 | 903 | 72 | 8.66% |
| 2018 | 831 | 98 | 13.37% |
| 2017 | 733 | 16 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 717 | -100 | -12.24% |
| 2015 | 817 | 30 | 3.81% |
| 2014 | 787 | -13 | -1.62% |
| 2013 | 800 | -39 | -4.65% |
| 2012 | 839 | -207 | -19.79% |
| 2011 | 1,046 | 269 | 34.62% |
| 2010 | 777 | 0 | 0% |