Hernandez, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Hernandez, New Mexico Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Hernandez, New Mexico had a total population of 769, the 189th largest community in New Mexico, with a median household income of $26,923, which is 58% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 28.1%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 58% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (28.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 6.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 11.8% is notably above the national average.

Hernandez Quick Facts

Population 769

Median Household Income $26,923

Median Home Value $148,200

Poverty Rate 28.1%

Unemployment Rate 11.8%

Median Age 50.4 years

Homeownership Rate 62.1%

Affordability Ratio 5.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

High School Graduation Rate 55.6%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 769 189th of 495

Median Income $26,923 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 28.1% 125% higher than national

Median Home Value $148,200 below average

How Hernandez 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	802	769	-4.1%
Median household income	$24,259	$26,923	+11.0%
Median home value	$181,900	$148,200	-18.5%

How Hernandez Compares

Median Household Income

Hernandez

$26,923

$64,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Hernandez

$148,200

$248,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 45.4%

$25K-$50K 35.8%

$50K-$100K 10.5%

$100K+ 8.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

26.7%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

9.8%

$25K-$30K

6.0%

$30K-$35K

20.7%

$35K-$40K

1.2%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

2.1%

$60K-$75K

6.3%

$75K-$100K

2.1%

$100K-$125K

0.5%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

0.9%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

11.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.0%|National: 5.2%

33.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.1%

Renter 37.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $894/mo 39.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.3%

18-34

14.2%

35-54

45.0%

55-74

17.7%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Hernandez Rankings in New Mexico

#189 Population of 495

#331 Median Income of 346

#374 Education of 494

#221 Home Value of 336

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Other Cities in Rio Arriba County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dulce	3,218	$39,773	22.1%	$53,300
La Mesilla	2,697	$81,438	9.0%	$315,800
Dixon	1,623	$54,231	37.6%	$392,700
La Villita	1,534	$104,162	4.7%	$253,500
Ohkay Owingeh	1,194	$47,067	23.6%	N/A
Los Luceros	1,136	N/A	3.4%	N/A
El Rito	1,102	N/A	54.4%	$332,300
Chamita	867	$68,472	19.8%	$222,300
Chama	776	$30,694	20.8%	$189,100
San Jose (Rio Arriba County)	776	$80,179	14.3%	$254,900

Cities Similar to Hernandez

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
La Puebla	715	N/A	$266,500	16.6%	2.9%
Chama	776	$30,694	$189,100	18.9%	20.8%
Napi Headquarters	717	$28,831	N/A	4.6%	46.7%
Carrizozo	854	$27,344	$84,700	19.2%	24.9%
Mescalero	832	$24,313	$43,300	7.7%	42.7%

A note before these figures: with a population of 769, Hernandez'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

Hernandez is a small community located in New Mexico, within Rio Arriba County. The total population is 769. It ranks as the 189th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hernandez is 50.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hernandez is $26,923. This is 58% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 67% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 28.1%. This is 57% higher than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.8%. This is 98% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $148,200. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Hernandez has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 36.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (95.5% vs 48.4%).

Education

6.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 55.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hernandez, 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 Hernandez, New Mexico?

Hernandez, New Mexico has a population of 769 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Hernandez, NM?

The median household income in Hernandez is $26,923, which is 67% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Hernandez, NM?

The poverty rate in Hernandez is 28.1%. This means approximately 211 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Hernandez, New Mexico?

Hernandez's population is 4.5% White, 0.0% Black, 95.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Hernandez, NM?

The median home value in Hernandez is $148,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x.

How educated is Hernandez, New Mexico?

6.1% of adults (25+) in Hernandez hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.