Keeler Farm CDP, Luna County, New Mexico Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico. The estimated population of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico is 2,088 people, with a median age of 27.3.

We can look at the total population in Keeler Farm CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,088
+16.39%
+18.64%
2020
1,794
+5.16%
-
2019
1,706
-5.43% -
2018
1,804
+2.5%
-
2017
1,760
- -

Population of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
30%
16.9%
+77.51%
Black/African American
0%
1.8%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
69.5%
81.3%
-14.51%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.3 -9.3% 20.8 -23.53% 29.8 -9.42%
2020 30.1 -26.76% 27.2 -30.79% 32.9 -26.73%
2019 41.1 +5.66% 39.3 -1.01% 44.9 +23.01%
2018 38.9 -6.49% 39.7 -4.11% 36.5 -14.12%
2017 41.6 - 41.4 - 42.5 -

The median age of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 101 +115.32% 124 +85.37% 255 254
10 to 19 216 +71.22% 75 -45.92% 315 31
20 to 29 93 +53.3% 106 +44.97% 111 162
30 to 39 57 +101.38% 58 +89.79% 127 109
40 to 49 197 -49.17% 151 -39.48% 107 81
50 to 59 79 +48.01% 55 +45.4% 105 83
60 to 69 91 213.21% 95 +36.29% 56 121
70+ 169 -10.11% 93 -66.76% 134 37

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico is $48,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Keeler Farm CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,375.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,045.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Keeler Farm CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Keeler Farm CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico is currently $51,656.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.22% of households in Keeler Farm CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Keeler Farm CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    35.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    1.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.00%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Keeler Farm CDP is $13,694.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Keeler Farm CDP by the total population of Keeler Farm CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Keeler Farm CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    7.62%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Keeler Farm CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Keeler Farm CDP over the age of 16 is 1,324.

Of those people, a total of 46.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Keeler Farm CDP is 38.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 91 8.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 160 68.80% 5.50%
25 to 29 years 113 100.00% 26.50%
30 to 34 years 134 47.80% 78.10%
35 to 44 years 140 39.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 278 68.00% 9.00%
55 to 59 years 60 51.70% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 85 29.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 176 10.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 87 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Keeler Farm CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,111 48.40% 16.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 61.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 181 28.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 809 44.10% 8.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 504 51.00% 28.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Keeler Farm CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Keeler Farm CDP is 511, with median earnings of $27,679.00.

Women in Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico earning approximately 36.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 511 $27,679.00
Male 211 $51,023.00
Female 300 $18,846.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 42 $88,846.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $0.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 36 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $16,066.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 114 $16,958.00
Office and Administrative Support 17 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $50,341.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $0.00
Production 52 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 23 $106,250.00 19 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $0.00 19 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 44 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 12 $0.00 102 $17,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $50,341.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 490 households in Keeler Farm CDP, with an average household size of 4.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 303 families in Keeler Farm CDP with an average family size of 5.85 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 148 56 99 187
Average Household Size 5.44 4.71 7.24 1.61
Total Families 148 56 99 0
Average Household Size 5.42 4.54 7.24 0

Poverty

Of the 303 families in Keeler Farm CDP, 33.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Keeler Farm CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 672 housing units in Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 490 72.92%
Vacant 182 27.08%

8.33% of the total 672 housing units in Keeler Farm CDP are rental units. This is approximately 56 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 342 are occupied by the owner - or 50.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Keeler Farm CDP is $577.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Keeler Farm CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    92
  • Less than $500
    22
  • $500 to $999
    34
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Keeler Farm CDP is $95,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Keeler Farm CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    64
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    120
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    75
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    77
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    6
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Keeler Farm CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Keeler Farm CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    31
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    16
  • 1960 to 1969
    63
  • 1970 to 1979
    179
  • 1980 to 1989
    192
  • 1990 to 1999
    94
  • 2000 to 2009
    77
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Keeler Farm CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    58
  • 2 vehicles available
    189
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    243

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Keeler Farm CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Keeler Farm CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Keeler Farm CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    70
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    163
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    158
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    18
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    34
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    17
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    8
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    36
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Keeler Farm CDP, New Mexico in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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