La Madera (Sandoval County), New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 532, La Madera (Sandoval County)'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

La Madera (Sandoval County) is a small community located in New Mexico, within Sandoval County. The total population is 532. It ranks as the 236th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in La Madera (Sandoval County) is 60.3 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 3.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.8% 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 La Madera (Sandoval County) is $160,417. This is 150% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 99% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in La Madera (Sandoval County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $762,900. Housing costs are 207% higher than the state median of $248,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in La Madera (Sandoval County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.1% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (19.9%) is well below the state average of 48.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.4% vs 1.6%).

Education

75.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places La Madera (Sandoval County) in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 145% 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, 37.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for La Madera (Sandoval County), 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.