Carnuel, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 877, Carnuel'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

Carnuel is a small community located in New Mexico, within Bernalillo County. The total population is 877. It ranks as the 175th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Carnuel is 54.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 14.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Carnuel is $98,988. This is 55% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 23% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.6%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Carnuel, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $294,600. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Carnuel is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (5.3% vs 1.8%).

Education

33.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 91.9%. Notably, 18.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Carnuel, 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.