House, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 91, House'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

House is a small community located in New Mexico, within Quay County. The total population is 91. It ranks as the 421st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in House is 19.7 years. This is 50% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 4.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in House is $2,499. This is 96% lower than the state median of $64,059. It is also 97% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 84.6%. This is 374% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in House, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $217,900. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 87.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 16.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 76% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

House is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 70.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for House, 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.