Fruitland, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fruitland, New Mexico had a total population of 574, the 228th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $142,750, which is 123% higher 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
- Household income is 123% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in New Mexico.
- Unemployment rate of 12.1% is notably above the national average.
Fruitland Quick Facts
How Fruitland 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 | 521 | 574 | +10.2% |
| Median household income | $138,500 | $142,750 | +3.1% |
How Fruitland 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+)
Fruitland Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in San Juan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 46,314 | $68,784 | 17.4% | $233,000 |
| Shiprock | 7,610 | $35,900 | 34.6% | $104,400 |
| Bloomfield | 7,395 | $48,472 | 25.7% | $161,200 |
| Aztec | 6,150 | $41,977 | 25.9% | $175,000 |
| Crouch Mesa | 4,812 | $63,750 | 21.9% | $89,200 |
| Lee Acres | 4,272 | $44,583 | 30.0% | $187,400 |
| Flora Vista | 2,770 | $44,352 | 20.2% | $219,300 |
| Center Point | 2,286 | $51,358 | 11.7% | $193,000 |
| West Hammond | 2,236 | $48,929 | 11.7% | $209,300 |
| La Plata | 2,233 | $57,071 | 35.7% | $210,000 |
Cities Similar to Fruitland
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinedale | 575 | N/A | $39,900 | 17.8% | 57.0% |
| North Light Plant | 579 | N/A | $202,700 | 0.0% | 61.8% |
| Torreon (Sandoval County) | 580 | N/A | N/A | 8.5% | 23.2% |
| Tatum | 598 | N/A | $111,200 | 22.4% | 20.4% |
| Seama | 538 | N/A | N/A | 0.3% | 71.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 574, Fruitland'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
Fruitland is a small community located in New Mexico, within San Juan County. The total population is 574. It ranks as the 228th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Fruitland is 50.9 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Fruitland is $142,750. This is 123% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 77% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Fruitland. 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 12.1%. This is 103% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Fruitland is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.9%) is well below the state average of 36.0%.
Education
46.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 31.0%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 16.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Fruitland, 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 Fruitland, New Mexico?
Fruitland, New Mexico has a population of 574 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Fruitland, NM?
The median household income in Fruitland is $142,750, which is 77% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Fruitland, NM?
The ACS sample for Fruitland 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 Fruitland, New Mexico?
Fruitland's population is 9.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Fruitland, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Fruitland — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Fruitland, New Mexico?
46.1% of adults (25+) in Fruitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 16.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.