Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico had a total population of 315, the 303rd largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $83,294, which is 30% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 17.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New Mexico.
Unemployment rate of 16.9% is notably above the national average.

Cañada de los Alamos Quick Facts

Population 315

Median Household Income $83,294

Median Home Value $460,700

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment Rate 16.9%

Median Age 67.4 years

Homeownership Rate 86.8%

Affordability Ratio 5.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

High School Graduation Rate 94.0%

Diversity Index 50/100

Population 315 303rd of 495

Median Income $83,294 top 30%

Poverty Rate 17.5% 40% higher than national

Median Home Value $460,700 top 10%

How Cañada de los Alamos 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	487	315	-35.3%
Median household income	$80,460	$83,294	+3.5%
Median home value	$450,400	$460,700	+2.3%

How Cañada de los Alamos Compares

Median Household Income

Cañada de los Alamos

$83,294

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cañada de los Alamos

$460,700

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 0.0%

$50K-$100K 61.5%

$100K+ 13.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

15.8%

$10K-$15K

1.3%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

1.7%

$75K-$100K

53.8%

$100K-$125K

3.0%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

2.1%

$200K+

8.1%

Employment

16.9% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

21.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.8%

Renter 13.2%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

4.1%

18-34

4.8%

35-54

12.1%

55-74

72.4%

75+

6.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cañada de los Alamos Rankings in New Mexico

#303 Population of 495

#88 Median Income of 346

#130 Education of 494

#34 Home Value of 336

Explore New Mexico Rankings

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Other Cities in Santa Fe County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Santa Fe	89,019	$73,482	12.9%	$444,900
Española	10,473	$47,667	20.4%	$210,800
Eldorado at Santa Fe	5,619	$106,633	8.4%	$591,900
La Cienega	3,543	$85,250	10.0%	$517,100
Agua Fria	2,898	$65,101	25.3%	$270,400
Chimayo	2,390	$56,484	27.0%	$227,500
Pojoaque	2,327	$74,028	11.3%	$165,600
Las Campanas	2,119	$204,922	8.9%	$1,545,800
Nambe	2,035	$59,375	15.2%	$301,500
Tres Arroyos	1,926	$87,841	2.2%	$678,500

Cities Similar to Cañada de los Alamos

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Malaga	309	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%
Catalpa Canyon	302	N/A	N/A	0.0%	12.3%
Gallina	318	$77,629	$196,100	18.8%	9.4%
Twin Forks	310	$76,042	$250,000	34.9%	52.3%
Mount Taylor	335	N/A	N/A	18.6%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 315, Cañada de los Alamos'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

Cañada de los Alamos is a small community located in New Mexico, within Santa Fe County. The total population is 315. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cañada de los Alamos is 67.4 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 4.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cañada de los Alamos is $83,294. This is 30% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 16.9%. This is 184% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $460,700. Housing costs are 86% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cañada de los Alamos is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 48.3%.

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cañada de los Alamos, 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 Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico?

Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico has a population of 315 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cañada de los Alamos, NM?

The median household income in Cañada de los Alamos is $83,294, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Cañada de los Alamos, NM?

The poverty rate in Cañada de los Alamos is 17.5%. This means approximately 55 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico?

Cañada de los Alamos's population is 48.3% White, 0.0% Black, 51.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cañada de los Alamos, NM?

The median home value in Cañada de los Alamos is $460,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x.

How educated is Cañada de los Alamos, New Mexico?

32.8% of adults (25+) in Cañada de los Alamos hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.