Vado is a CDP located in Doña Ana County New Mexico. Vado has a 2024 population of 3,418. Vado is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 7.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,189 in 2020.
The average household income in Vado is $51,366 with a poverty rate of 33.87%. The median age in Vado is 26.8 years: 25.7 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 1,926 | 56.88% |
| White | 1,307 | 38.6% |
| Two or more races | 120 | 3.54% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.41% |
| 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 | 891 | 3.8 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 472 | 4.11 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 184 | 5.27 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Non Family | 138 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 97 | 3.47 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 462 | 25.51% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 7.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 4.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 0.94% |
| High School Graduate | 454 | 25.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 314 | 17.34% |
| Some College | 341 | 18.83% |
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 | 1,644 | 868 | 100 |
| Other Race | 901 | 340 | 47 |
| White | 134 | 134 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 79 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 6.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,875 | $45,335 | $25,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,875 | $0 | $14,324 |
| Overall | $29,643 | $38,161 | $21,614 |
| Some College | $28,929 | $0 | $28,631 |
$29,643
Average Earnings
$38,161
Average Male
$21,614
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
18.22% of Vado residents speak only English, while 81.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 81.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,219 | 1,128 | 35.04% |
| Other | 1,926 | 810 | 42.06% |
| Native | 19 | 19 | 100% |
33.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.68%
Male Poverty Rate
39.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vado is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vado is Hispanic, with 35.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.24% |
| Some College | 9.77% |
| High School | 4.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 18.1% |
| Male Employed | 16.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,474 | $52,101 |
| Households | $46,380 | $51,366 |
| Married Families | $47,135 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $29,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.63% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.53% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 5.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.5%
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
44.74%
Born in Vado
70.44%
Native Born
29.56%
Foreign Born
19.14%
Non Citizen
10.43%
Naturalized
70.44% of Vado residents were born in the United States, with 44.74% having been born in New Mexico. 19.14% 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 | 3,418 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 3,402 | 16 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 3,386 | 187 | 5.85% |
| 2021 | 3,199 | 10 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 3,189 | 90 | 2.9% |
| 2019 | 3,099 | 520 | 20.16% |
| 2018 | 2,579 | 628 | 32.19% |
| 2017 | 1,951 | 30 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 1,921 | -760 | -28.35% |
| 2015 | 2,681 | -100 | -3.6% |
| 2014 | 2,781 | -865 | -23.72% |
| 2013 | 3,646 | 171 | 4.92% |
| 2012 | 3,475 | 61 | 1.79% |
| 2011 | 3,414 | 220 | 6.89% |
| 2010 | 3,194 | 0 | 0% |