Chamita, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 867, Chamita'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

Chamita is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 867. It ranks as the 177th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chamita is 38.9 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. 13.3% 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 Chamita is $68,472. This is 7% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.7%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $222,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chamita has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (91.3% vs 48.4%).

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 60% 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 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chamita, 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.