Vaughn is a town located in Guadalupe County New Mexico. Vaughn has a 2024 population of 262. Vaughn is currently declining at a rate of -1.87% annually and its population has decreased by -6.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 280 in 2020.
The average household income in Vaughn is $36,137 with a poverty rate of 43.55%. The median age in Vaughn is 35.4 years: 25.9 years for males, and 57.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vaughn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 191 | 38.51% |
| White | 142 | 28.63% |
| Other race | 142 | 28.63% |
| Native American | 21 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 133 | 3.73 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Non Family | 55 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 41 | 7.44 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Married | 28 | 3.21 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Male | 9 | 5.11 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
5.5
Average Family Size
3.73
Average Household Size
54.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 40.79% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 3.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 2.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.32% |
| High School Graduate | 116 | 38.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 31 | 10.2% |
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 | 260 | 146 | 10 |
| Other Race | 135 | 32 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 57 | 7 |
| White | 44 | 25 | 3 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 11.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,333 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $2,499 | $2,499 | $18,182 |
| Some College | $37,679 | $40,000 | $37,679 |
$2,499
Average Earnings
$2,499
Average Male
$18,182
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.81% of Vaughn residents speak only English, while 71.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 71.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 452 | 212 | 46.9% |
| Multiple | 191 | 139 | 72.77% |
| Other | 142 | 11 | 7.75% |
| White | 44 | 4 | 9.09% |
43.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.13%
Male Poverty Rate
36.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vaughn is Multiple, with 72.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vaughn is Other, with 7.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 46.55% |
| Some College | 16.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 40.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 40.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,083 | $46,876 |
| Households | $25,568 | $36,137 |
| Married Families | $46,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $10,662 | $12,736 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.5%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.98% |
| White | 7 | 6.48% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.4% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%
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
86.49%
Born in Vaughn
94.96%
Native Born
5.04%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
94.96% of Vaughn residents were born in the United States, with 86.49% having been born in New Mexico. 2.22% 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 | 241 | -4 | -1.63% |
| 2028 | 245 | -4 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 249 | -5 | -1.97% |
| 2026 | 254 | -4 | -1.55% |
| 2025 | 258 | -4 | -1.53% |
| 2024 | 262 | -5 | -1.87% |
| 2023 | 267 | -3 | -1.11% |
| 2022 | 270 | -10 | -3.57% |
| 2021 | 280 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 280 | -116 | -29.29% |
| 2019 | 396 | -5 | -1.25% |
| 2018 | 401 | -10 | -2.43% |
| 2017 | 411 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 409 | 1 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 408 | -9 | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 417 | -11 | -2.57% |
| 2013 | 428 | -6 | -1.38% |
| 2012 | 434 | -4 | -0.91% |
| 2011 | 438 | -8 | -1.79% |
| 2010 | 446 | 0 | 0% |