Abiquiu, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Abiquiu, New Mexico had a total population of 40, the 465th largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in New Mexico.
Abiquiu Quick Facts
How Abiquiu Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Abiquiu Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Rio Arriba County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulce | 3,218 | $39,773 | 22.1% | $53,300 |
| La Mesilla | 2,697 | $81,438 | 9.0% | $315,800 |
| Dixon | 1,623 | $54,231 | 37.6% | $392,700 |
| La Villita | 1,534 | $104,162 | 4.7% | $253,500 |
| Ohkay Owingeh | 1,194 | $47,067 | 23.6% | N/A |
| Los Luceros | 1,136 | N/A | 3.4% | N/A |
| El Rito | 1,102 | N/A | 54.4% | $332,300 |
| Chamita | 867 | $68,472 | 19.8% | $222,300 |
| Chama | 776 | $30,694 | 20.8% | $189,100 |
| San Jose (Rio Arriba County) | 776 | $80,179 | 14.3% | $254,900 |
Cities Similar to Abiquiu
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblito | 41 | N/A | N/A | 40.7% | 0.0% |
| Valencia (Santa Fe County) | 42 | N/A | N/A | 64.3% | 0.0% |
| Watrous | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mayhill | 38 | N/A | N/A | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| Dora | 44 | $108,750 | $225,000 | 35.3% | 27.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 40, Abiquiu's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Abiquiu is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 40. It ranks as the 465th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Abiquiu. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Abiquiu, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Abiquiu was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Abiquiu in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 223% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 100.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Abiquiu, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Abiquiu, New Mexico?
Abiquiu, New Mexico has a population of 40 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Abiquiu, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Abiquiu — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Abiquiu, NM?
The ACS sample for Abiquiu recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Abiquiu, New Mexico?
Abiquiu's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Abiquiu, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Abiquiu — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Abiquiu, New Mexico?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Abiquiu hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 100.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.