Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 460, Livingston Wheeler'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

Livingston Wheeler is a small community located in New Mexico, within Eddy County. The total population is 460. It ranks as the 262nd most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Livingston Wheeler is 36.0 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Livingston Wheeler has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 21.3% 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 Livingston Wheeler is $79,329. This is 24% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.1%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 17.8%. The unemployment rate is 16.0%. This is 168% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $153,000. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Livingston Wheeler is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Livingston Wheeler is Hispanic or Latino, making up 72.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.4%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% 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 82.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Livingston Wheeler, 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.