Orogrande, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Orogrande, New Mexico had a total population of 9, the 489th largest community in New Mexico. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Orogrande Quick Facts
How Orogrande Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9 | 9 | +0.0% |
How Orogrande Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Orogrande Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Otero County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo | 31,307 | $55,952 | 16.6% | $172,900 |
| Holloman AFB | 4,433 | $52,465 | 10.2% | N/A |
| Tularosa | 2,597 | $52,375 | 15.4% | $150,600 |
| Boles Acres | 1,848 | $52,788 | 16.2% | N/A |
| La Luz | 1,797 | $46,655 | 15.0% | $68,100 |
| High Rolls | 1,313 | $86,375 | 0.8% | $257,600 |
| Mescalero | 832 | $24,313 | 42.7% | $43,300 |
| Cloudcroft | 630 | $56,563 | 24.6% | $234,800 |
| Timberon | 479 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Twin Forks | 310 | $76,042 | 52.3% | $250,000 |
Cities Similar to Orogrande
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bent | 10 | N/A | N/A | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| Gila Hot Springs | 10 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Mogollon | 8 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Pinehaven | 8 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Folsom | 11 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 9, Orogrande'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
Orogrande is a small community located in New Mexico, within Otero County. The total population is 9. It ranks as the 489th most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
100.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Orogrande. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Orogrande was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 0.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Orogrande, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Orogrande, New Mexico?
Orogrande, New Mexico has a population of 9 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Orogrande, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Orogrande — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Orogrande, NM?
The ACS sample for Orogrande recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Orogrande, New Mexico?
Orogrande's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Orogrande, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Orogrande — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Orogrande, New Mexico?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Orogrande hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.