Acomita Lake, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 590, Acomita Lake'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

Acomita Lake is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 590. It ranks as the 219th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Acomita Lake is 37.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Acomita Lake has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Acomita Lake is $85,346. This is 33% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.9%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Acomita Lake, 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

Acomita Lake is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Acomita Lake, 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.