Arrey, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Arrey, New Mexico had a total population of 491, the 250th 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
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Arrey Quick Facts
How Arrey Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 429 | 491 | +14.5% |
How Arrey 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+)
Arrey Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Sierra County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truth or Consequences | 6,019 | $33,788 | 31.7% | $124,600 |
| Elephant Butte | 1,790 | $53,482 | 10.7% | $176,800 |
| Williamsburg | 466 | $29,250 | 12.9% | $43,600 |
| Las Palomas | 304 | $73,864 | 0.0% | $137,500 |
| Caballo | 233 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hillsboro | 150 | N/A | 29.3% | $197,300 |
| Hot Springs Landing | 110 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Oasis | 75 | N/A | 76.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Arrey
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco | 492 | $55,625 | $257,600 | 21.2% | 31.6% |
| Lobo Canyon | 492 | $91,506 | $166,100 | 18.4% | 7.3% |
| Vaughn | 493 | $29,135 | $34,300 | 7.1% | 51.9% |
| Rio Lucio | 485 | $45,000 | $180,100 | 10.3% | 6.2% |
| Timberon | 479 | N/A | N/A | 73.8% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 491, Arrey'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
Arrey is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sierra County. The total population is 491. It ranks as the 250th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Arrey is 56.2 years. This is 43% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Arrey. 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 Arrey, 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 Arrey 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
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. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 27.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Arrey, 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 Arrey, New Mexico?
Arrey, New Mexico has a population of 491 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Arrey, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Arrey — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Arrey, NM?
The ACS sample for Arrey 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 Arrey, New Mexico?
Arrey's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Arrey, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Arrey — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Arrey, New Mexico?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Arrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.