Little Walnut Village, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Little Walnut Village is a small community located in New Mexico, within Grant County. The total population is 1,445. It ranks as the 120th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Walnut Village is 63.5 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. 18.5% 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 Little Walnut Village is $125,175. This is 95% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 55% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 84% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Little Walnut Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $292,700. Housing costs are 18% higher than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Little Walnut Village is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 98.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Little Walnut Village is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.1% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (18.6%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

35.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher 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 96.8%. Notably, 26.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little Walnut Village, 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.