Springer is a town located in Colfax County New Mexico. Springer has a 2024 population of 925. Springer is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 931 in 2020.
The average household income in Springer is $54,631 with a poverty rate of 22.38%. The median age in Springer is 59.5 years: 58.3 years for males, and 61.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Springer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 60.09% |
| Two or more races | 246 | 26.54% |
| Other race | 84 | 9.06% |
| Native American | 40 | 4.31% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 471 | 1.91 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 215 | 1.16 | 61.9 | 38.1 |
| Married | 164 | 2.24 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
| Female | 73 | 2.84 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 19 | 3.95 | 100 | 0 |
2.3
Average Family Size
1.91
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 72 | 9.77% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 5.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 288 | 39.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 3.39% |
| Some College | 219 | 29.72% |
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 | 472 | 392 | 39 |
| White | 260 | 243 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 141 | 11 |
| Other Race | 84 | 59 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 17.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $15,694 | $14,792 | $31,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,159 | $15,370 | $26,042 |
| Some College | $19,205 | $44,531 | $0 |
$17,159
Average Earnings
$15,370
Average Male
$26,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
63.4% of Springer residents speak only English, while 36.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 636 | 144 | 22.64% |
| Multiple | 246 | 63 | 25.61% |
| White | 262 | 57 | 21.76% |
| Native | 35 | 20 | 57.14% |
22.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.14%
Male Poverty Rate
32.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Springer is Native, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Springer is White, with 21.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.08% |
| Some College | 20.31% |
| High School | 10.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 29.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,917 | $68,971 |
| Households | $36,458 | $54,631 |
| Married Families | $68,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,196 | $33,127 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57 | 10.11% |
| White | 48 | 8.99% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 13.09% |
| Other Race | 16 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.2%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
62.35%
Born in Springer
94.28%
Native Born
5.72%
Foreign Born
3.45%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
94.28% of Springer residents were born in the United States, with 62.35% having been born in New Mexico. 3.45% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 918 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 920 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 921 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 922 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 924 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 925 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 927 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 927 | -6 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 933 | 2 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 931 | 11 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 920 | -2 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 922 | -6 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 928 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 933 | -13 | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 946 | -20 | -2.07% |
| 2014 | 966 | -26 | -2.62% |
| 2013 | 992 | -13 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 1,005 | -29 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 1,034 | -7 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 1,041 | 0 | 0% |