Paguate, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Paguate, New Mexico had a total population of 226, the 351st 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%.
Paguate Quick Facts
How Paguate 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 | 325 | 226 | -30.5% |
How Paguate Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
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+)
Paguate Rankings in New Mexico
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Other Cities in Cibola County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants | 8,951 | $47,183 | 34.1% | $136,500 |
| Milan | 2,327 | $36,133 | 32.2% | $75,500 |
| Paraje | 1,333 | $33,239 | 61.7% | N/A |
| Skyline-Ganipa | 1,226 | $56,992 | 14.5% | $83,900 |
| San Rafael | 1,039 | $83,423 | 13.4% | $120,400 |
| Las Tusas | 999 | $58,627 | 62.2% | $161,200 |
| McCartys Village | 723 | $45,438 | 29.2% | N/A |
| Pinehill | 664 | $45,417 | 35.2% | N/A |
| San Mateo | 602 | $77,745 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Acomita Lake | 590 | $85,346 | 22.9% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Paguate
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensenada | 225 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Santa Cruz | 228 | $33,750 | $253,100 | 8.3% | 31.1% |
| Velarde | 229 | $97,776 | $234,100 | 41.5% | 0.0% |
| Continental Divide | 231 | $61,284 | N/A | 55.8% | 11.3% |
| Galisteo | 231 | $32,955 | $1,344,300 | 39.4% | 9.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 226, Paguate'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
Paguate is a small community located in New Mexico, within Cibola County. The total population is 226. It ranks as the 351st most populous out of 495 Census-designated places in New Mexico.
Age Demographics
The median age in Paguate is 26.3 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 29.2% of the population under 18, Paguate has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Paguate. 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. The survey records no unemployed residents in Paguate, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
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. 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.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Paguate, 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 Paguate, New Mexico?
Paguate, New Mexico has a population of 226 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Paguate, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Paguate — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Paguate, NM?
The ACS sample for Paguate 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 Paguate, New Mexico?
Paguate's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Paguate, NM?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Paguate — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Paguate, New Mexico?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Paguate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.