Nadine, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 271, Nadine'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

Nadine is a small community located in New Mexico, within Lea County. The total population is 271. It ranks as the 327th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nadine is 30.8 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Nadine has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nadine is $120,074. This is 87% higher than the state median of $64,059. It is also 49% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 75% 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 Nadine, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $221,000. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $248,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Nadine is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nadine has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.4% vs 36.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 48.4%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower 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, 20.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nadine, 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.