Animas, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 186, Animas'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

Animas is a small community located in New Mexico, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 186. It ranks as the 366th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Animas is 37.5 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Animas is $103,125. This is 61% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.8%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Animas, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $124,200. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Animas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Animas is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (65.6% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (14.5%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% lower 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, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Animas, 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.