Casa Colorada, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Casa Colorada, New Mexico had a total population of 351, the 293rd largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $47,310, which is 26% lower than the state average. 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
- Unemployment rate of 14.2% is notably above the national average.
Casa Colorada Quick Facts
How Casa Colorada 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 | 320 | 351 | +9.7% |
| Median home value | $222,100 | $235,400 | +6.0% |
How Casa Colorada 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Casa Colorada Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Valencia County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 18,618 | $62,330 | 18.2% | $262,900 |
| Belen | 7,450 | $42,627 | 31.2% | $166,100 |
| El Cerro Mission | 5,323 | $49,470 | 25.0% | $115,300 |
| Rio Communities | 4,925 | $46,035 | 13.4% | $205,900 |
| Los Chaves | 4,838 | $79,662 | 24.8% | $285,700 |
| Meadow Lake | 4,259 | $43,649 | 20.6% | $77,900 |
| Bosque Farms | 4,071 | $82,188 | 17.0% | $293,100 |
| Peralta | 3,404 | $73,131 | 5.2% | $299,200 |
| El Cerro | 2,923 | $106,136 | 5.9% | $311,500 |
| Valencia (Valencia County) | 2,406 | $55,170 | 29.4% | $262,900 |
Cities Similar to Casa Colorada
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gila | 366 | N/A | N/A | 15.6% | 30.3% |
| Mount Taylor | 335 | N/A | N/A | 18.6% | 0.0% |
| Glorieta | 385 | N/A | $438,900 | 55.9% | 3.9% |
| Brimhall Nizhoni | 367 | $55,417 | $65,000 | 7.6% | 38.1% |
| Malaga | 309 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 351, Casa Colorada'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
Casa Colorada is a small community located in New Mexico, within Valencia County. The total population is 351. It ranks as the 293rd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Casa Colorada is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Casa Colorada is $47,310. This is 26% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Casa Colorada. 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 unemployment rate is 14.2%. This is 138% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $235,400. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Casa Colorada is Hispanic or Latino, making up 57.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.4%.
Education
20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower 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 70.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Casa Colorada, 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 Casa Colorada, New Mexico?
Casa Colorada, New Mexico has a population of 351 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Casa Colorada, NM?
The median household income in Casa Colorada is $47,310, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Casa Colorada, NM?
The ACS sample for Casa Colorada 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 Casa Colorada, New Mexico?
Casa Colorada's population is 42.4% White, 0.0% Black, 57.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Casa Colorada, NM?
The median home value in Casa Colorada is $235,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.
How educated is Casa Colorada, New Mexico?
20.6% of adults (25+) in Casa Colorada hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.