Waterflow is a CDP located in San Juan County New Mexico. Waterflow has a 2024 population of 1,268. Waterflow is currently declining at a rate of -2.16% annually and its population has decreased by -18.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,552 in 2020.
The average household income in Waterflow is $70,935 with a poverty rate of 8.91%. The median age in Waterflow is 36.8 years: 36.7 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Waterflow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 686 | 51.77% |
| White | 520 | 39.25% |
| Other race | 77 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.94% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Other race
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 421 | 3.15 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 230 | 4 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 107 | 0 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 43 | 3.86 | 16.3 | 83.7 |
| Male | 41 | 3.22 | 100 | 0 |
3.75
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 101 | 11.35% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 13.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 7.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.13% |
| High School Graduate | 188 | 21.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 6.29% |
| Some College | 343 | 38.54% |
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 | 398 | 314 | 69 |
| White | 356 | 322 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 97 | 0 |
| Other Race | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Asian | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 17.34%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,688 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $21,597 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,941 | $37,800 | $25,987 |
| Some College | $35,515 | $38,000 | $0 |
$31,941
Average Earnings
$37,800
Average Male
$25,987
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.18% of Waterflow residents speak only English, while 35.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 26.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 686 | 94 | 13.7% |
| White | 503 | 24 | 4.77% |
8.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.24%
Male Poverty Rate
9.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Waterflow is Native, with 13.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Waterflow is White, with 4.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.74% |
| Some College | 3.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.72% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,690 | $76,349 |
| Households | $58,309 | $70,935 |
| Married Families | $82,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $48,371 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
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
36
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 21 | 4.9% |
| White | 15 | 3.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%
Employment Rate
8.4%
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
71.09%
Born in Waterflow
97.06%
Native Born
2.94%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.94%
Naturalized
97.06% of Waterflow residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,268 | -28 | -2.16% |
| 2023 | 1,296 | -29 | -2.19% |
| 2022 | 1,325 | -196 | -12.89% |
| 2021 | 1,521 | -31 | -2% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | -71 | -4.37% |
| 2019 | 1,623 | -146 | -8.25% |
| 2018 | 1,769 | -389 | -18.03% |
| 2017 | 2,158 | 100 | 4.86% |
| 2016 | 2,058 | 274 | 15.36% |
| 2015 | 1,784 | 111 | 6.63% |
| 2014 | 1,673 | -181 | -9.76% |
| 2013 | 1,854 | 546 | 41.74% |
| 2012 | 1,308 | 18 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 1,290 | -380 | -22.75% |
| 2010 | 1,670 | 0 | 0% |